In this episode, we take a look at Action Faking.
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What is Action Faking?
"Action-Faking: when you take solitary and/or uncommitted action that is NOT part of a bigger process
For the aspiring entrepreneur who wants to get rich, be his own boss, and blah blah blah, "action-faking" is ordering cards from Vistaprint." - MJ Demarco, Millionaire Fastlane
- Action faking is all the stuff we do that makes us feel good about our progress without actually making any meaningful progress.
What does Action Faking Look Like?
Fitness
- Getting a gym membership but not going to the gym
- Buying exercise equipment but not using it
- Reading articles on the best shoes for running or the best running form but not running
Nutrition
- Planning your entire week of meals but not prepping them
- Reading about the best diets
- Getting a free nutrition consultation but not hiring the nutritionist
Finances
- Setting up a savings account but not setting up automatic transfers
- Reading books on how to save but not taking action
Mental Health
- Learning about meditation but not meditating
Career
- Creating your 5 year plan
Relationships
- Swiping left and right on an app, going on dates, but never being willing to commit.
Why do we Action Fake?
- It feels like progress
- It doesn't require risk
- It's a good starting point
How to stop Action Faking
- Plan your first real action and schedule it
- Utilize accountability to get started
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