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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