Lie to yourself. Tell yourself you\u2019re good enough, even if you don\u2019t really believe it.<\/p>\n
There are reasons that the phrases \u201cfake it \u2018til you make it,\u201d and \u201cfailing upward\u201d exist. It\u2019s because persistence in the face of adversity and failure will eventually pay off. <\/p>\n
The truth is that none of us are truly 100% prepared to take on new challenges in our life. <\/p>\n
If you have children, were you completely ready to be a parent? Were you totally prepared for that new job you took? Have you ever packed all of your things and moved to a new location where you have never been? <\/p>\n
Those who dive into something not 100% prepared \u2013 which is nearly everyone \u2013 often do so understanding that they are going to make mistakes along the way and that they are going to learn from them. <\/p>\n
To take the next step in any process, sometimes you have to lie to yourself. Say that you are ready. Tell yourself that you are good enough. <\/p>\n
Even if you don\u2019t believe it. <\/p>\n
Because here\u2019s what happens. You start taking steps. You make mistakes<\/a>, but you learn from these mistakes. Then you take more steps. You repeat this process until you get to where you want to be. <\/p>\n It\u2019s going to be ugly sometimes. However, if you keep going<\/a>, you will eventually reach your goal. <\/p>\n Although it\u2019s generally not a good idea to tell a lie, there are times when it can be beneficial. <\/p>\n So go ahead\u2026lie to yourself. Tell yourself you\u2019re good enough. <\/p>\n Eventually, you will be.<\/p>\n
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