Fake It Til You Make: Good Strategy or Set Up for Failure?
I was riveted watching Shonda Rhimes‘ Netflix series, Inventing Anna about “fake German heiress” Anna Delvey. I could not get enough of Julia Garner as Anna + it brings up all sorts of questions about “faking it” which Vivian Manning-Schaffel explores in this excellent piece for Shondaland, including a quote or two from yours truly + some gems from Alan Ibbotson who’s got all the wisdom, including this one:
Why YES is the Wrong Career Advice
Don’t take yes for an answer is fabulous advice when you stop and think about it. Many accomplished people say it was hearing no that motivated them to work harder and achieve their greatness.
I’m a big believer in positive psychology, the yes and ethos of improv comedy and embracing life like Shonda Rhimes in My Year of Saying Yes.