Katlego Sekhu
“Fake It Till You Make It” – by now, you’ve likely heard this phrase countless times. It’s not necessarily about being a fraud or a liar, but rather about pushing yourself to do things you might not feel like doing or feel nervous about.
The phrase suggests that by acting as if you’re confident or capable, even when you don’t feel it, you can eventually succeed through the power of pretence.
“Have you ever had to fake it till you make it? Did it work for you?” This was the question posed to listeners by Drive 959 with Glen.
Kgomotso Meso shared that she is an “extremely shy human being,” but due to her line of work, she often finds herself having to be loud and outgoing.
“People just assume that I love interacting and being on stage, but I actually hate the spotlight,” she revealed. “Even when I’m emceeing for a crowd of a hundred, my heart beats irregularly from nerves.”
To many people’s surprise, Skhumba admitted that he doesn’t know how to kick a football.
“But when I’m among football fanatics, you’d swear I’m the star because of the noise and energy I bring to the conversation,” he explained.
“I don’t know how to play football, but I’ll do things that make you think I do.”
For the full discussion, listen to the podcast.
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