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What does it mean?
People eventually become what they pretend to be, suggesting habit shapes character. Pretense can transform into reality over time.
In plain terms
What you act like becomes who you are.
What can you take from it?
Be careful what you pretend to be.

Where it applies

  • self-improvement
  • role-playing
  • career

Putting it to work

  • practice virtues
  • monitor habits

Questions to consider

  • What are you pretending?
  • What will you become?

Another view

Sometimes pretense is necessary before readiness.

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