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I think your interpretation of this quote is of a much higher level of logic and intelligence than the majority. I've been around more people than I can count that live by this quote, and all they do is act snobby to rude to people because that's how they think successful people act.

The interpretation here is the most dangerous part of the "fake it 'til you make it" mindset.

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Those people have faked being snobby and rude until it was the truth. "Fake it until you make it" worked for them too, they just set their goal at being a douchebag.

I'm with the grandparent comment. "Fake it until you make it" is simply a way to deal with impostor syndrome.

Unfortunately, it seems like people with imposter syndrome are a far less likely to execute than the ones with the goal of being a douche bag. But, I do appreciate this interpretation as well.

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