Understanding Action-Faking

Action-faking has become a common issue for many, often without us even realizing it. You might find yourself questioning why progress toward your goals seems stagnant despite having them neatly outlined, either on paper or digitally. The plans may look promising, so what’s hindering your advancement?

Is action-faking dominating your thoughts? But what exactly is action-faking?

Essentially, it’s akin to running on a hamster wheel in the realm of self-improvement. Here’s how it unfolds:

Each morning, you wake up with the intention to jot down your goals, whether in a journal or on your smartphone. For instance, you might write, “By this time next year, I will earn X amount of money, secure a stable job with benefits, or complete my degree in (subject).” The excitement surges as you commit to this task day after day—90, 180, or even 365 days in a row.

Writing these goals can be invigorating, as they appear achievable. However, if soon after this burst of motivation, you slip back into binge-watching shows, excessive gaming, or relentless social media scrolling, the likelihood of turning those aspirations into reality significantly diminishes.

Have you ever observed a hamster on its wheel? It runs energetically, sometimes pausing to glance around, seemingly asking, “Am I there yet?” Then, it resumes its frantic pace, repeating the same cycle. While amusing to watch, many of us mirror this behavior in our lives, and it’s far from entertaining. If we envision great outcomes but fail to take action, we remain stagnant—a frustrating state of affairs!

Action-faking is merely a mental game we can’t afford to play if we genuinely wish to reach our goals. The remedy lies in a straightforward yet challenging approach known as Action-Taking, which emphasizes 'doing the work' and 'putting in the effort.'

In conclusion, dreaming alone will not suffice; we must take action!