Amy Cuddy TED Talk - Fake it Till You Make it

This is an edited version of Amy Cuddy's 2012 Ted Talk. It is used at a career readiness and confidence workshop monthly hosted by Flourish Wilkes Barre. Find the full version here: www.ted.com/playlists/171/the_...

[@darby3385]

"Don't fake it until you make it. Fake it until you become it."

[@dianabello6191]

I listened to that phrase on another ted talk.

[@algodecierto]

Elizabeth Holmes and Theranos like this.

[@SVea864]

Can i use fake it to you make it on my anxiety , and negative thinking?

[@glaeskolo5090]

@@SVea864 try sophrology

[@jrvalencia3293]

WOW. I watched this years ago when I had very low self confidence. Immediately after watching this I began walking with purpose and without closing myself up (faking it). I soon forgot about this video. But in the last week, one person has asked me, "How are you so confident and how can I exude that same level of confidence?" and today another person asked me, "How do you walk the way you do? I want to walk like that." I was genuinely so confused by these two questions. My face when they asked me probably showed how speechless I was. But then I remembered this video and realized how over time I stopped faking it and eventually at some point unbeknownst to me I became it. How simple. Believe in yourself. Wow.

[@Olter_]

Wow

[@galacticexplosion6887]

Wow

[@M0rbidPh8]

I watch this ted talk before job interviews. It works.

[@clintsmith8348]

Wow

[@alexanako]

I’ve just watched this video for the first time and feel like an imposter myself. I hope that one day I am able to say the same thing and become the confident person I want to be

[@NateOBrien]

I watched this video 2 years ago. It has changed my life

[@nelsonumanzor29]

How so if you don't mind me asking?

[@jihye1708]

How??

[@sonricssss]

Im curious too

[@belovedoo]

How? I’m trying to change mine too

[@TechPlanetOfficial]

he's applying fake it until you make it ig

[@evelynmiley2941]

My teacher showed this to my class during my freshman year of high school. Now in my second year of college, I can truly say this video has changed my life for the better so much. I myself have "faked" so much my first year of college, faked being the person I want to be. Let me tell you...there will come a point when you suddenly realize you are not faking it anymore. One of the best feelings I have ever experienced.

[@JohnM...]

This comment is perfect. This exact thing happened to me recently, and I was astonished how confident I realized I had become.

[@samluca945]

wow. thank you for this.

[@brandsplanet4381]

I am 4 years behind from my peers. And I believe it's time for me to fake the hell out of it.

[@erin_nolastname]

You shouldn't compare yourself with others. Everybody has their own abilities and strength.

[@AA-xl3jv]

Enxhi Haxhiu you shouldn't but the fact still remains x is 4 years behind y peers.

[@mokpok8771]

1 Million subscribers video

[@lungcheng3682]

fake it until you like it

[@EuphoniaPooch]

I totally relate and so I say, feel free to compare yourself to others and emulate the good ones! It's not that you're just plain old down on yourself, am I right? It's that you WANT more. Use that.

[@jodynanci]

She’s still nervous but she plays it off well

[@jordancartier504]

WHAT IM LOOKING AT TOO....awww she's adorable tho I wish her the best....this was life changing for me.

[@Blueline3691]

Didn't notice until you pointed it out ya ruined it

[@joygriffiths5046]

I don't think she is nervous, spot that small gadget under her nose. Is it a supply of oxygen? Is she a well person? She is obviously a very brave woman to be not too well but still take to the stage and speak publicly. Wow. I take my hat off to her!

[@curetonbenares9236]

@@joygriffiths5046 that is her microphone

[@lailaalfaddil7389]

The most important thing that should be on everyone's mind currently should be to invest in different sources of income that doesn't depend on the government. Especially with the current economic crisis around the word. This is still a good time to invest in various stocks, Gold, silver and digital currencies.

[@fluffynipples]

Every time I am about to present or have to work with others, I think of this talk. It makes it easier each time. :)

[@susannahXD]

I love that she gets emotional about this, and that she has done this talk anyway. This is incredible !

[@deborahduthie4519]

Excellent‼️ I think everyone’s first year doing anything is this, needs this to be the best. Well done with recovery too.

[@user-ow5rp2wm5z]

Thanks to the author for the work done! This material helped me a lot to understand the topic. The story of the announcer touched me and gave me the strength to continue working. Everyone will achieve what they want. All the best to everyone

[@alessandrafreitas5024]

Absolutely perfect. This message changed my life ❤️ Thank you Amy ❤️ Thank you Teacher Kal Nelson, you are part of this ❤️

[@bumblebeesting4189]

I remember watching this video a year ago, when I was studying at college and struggling with the same thing as Amy Cuddy back at that times. This video really helped me to overcome all the difficulties that i had and boosted my confidence a lot. I started doing things, that i never thought i could do. That’s how I became a better version of myself :) It was also interesting to learn how our body language affects on our self-awareness. By saying it, I mean the fact that it comes naturally and even blind people act in the same way during the victorious moments, as sighted people do. I just want to say a huge thank you to Amy Cuddy for giving this speech. I think, that this video should be shown at schools and colleges, so that students, could draw on her experience and gain motivation from Amy’s personal story

[@neuberas]

she transformed so many lives with this talk, OMG!!!!!!!!! this is one of internet's jewels

[@superbrain6759]

One of the most inspiring talks ever! Thank you!

[@eliadvo]

This is a fantastic talk, valuable and perfectly executed!

[@ncedwards1234]

I just clicked on this video because "why not?" Definitely didn't expect to cry. I'm gonna make it or die trying.

[@theresaspv]

I watched it one year ago and it really changed me!

[@CosmopolitanFools]

Ms. Cuddy is more than a voice that can coach nor even instruct upon methods. She supplies a wide range of attainable means that transforms based on individual mind-sets. Imitative behavior is often banal but essential on levels of awareness & non-awareness - with Ms. Cuddy being able to supply target examples, which affect thoughts / feelings which can be grasped & embedded within us, as social animals + as self-aware beings. Her talk supplied examples, snippets of facts, & a LOT of groundwork that adds weight to her arguments, adding effective measures likely to get results. She is a woman who is a force of Nature, believing in her words, a product of a life that made such concepts as valid resources to build within ourselves a better "us". Thank you, thank you for such an informative, potentially life-changing, talk.

[@alana2you]

I love Ms Cuddy, she changed my life!

[@jonas6896]

Thanks to everyone involved

[@kimgranvikfolkhogskolelara461]

I kind of knew this already, but reminders are always a good thing, and it was actually exactly what I needed right now . Thank you!

[@user-ns7qg3yf3g]

this video was shown to me by my teacher in the 1st year of the institute. This is really an amazing topic to discuss. The speech of the host of this show inspired me to be more confident in myself, or rather, for now, pretend to be so. It was very interesting to hear about body language, very informative. If a person is confident in himself, or will portray confidence, other people will notice it, which will help him in life.

[@howlmarkl]

I love this talk. I think that it changed my life. It made me start taking opportunities and to realise that I have more qualities I give myself credit for.

[@TheLawdog86]

Amy Cuddy you are my Hero!!! Life Changing Ted Talk!!!

[@annaclaraalves128]

This TED Talk is so amazing! I reaaly feel this is true and can change the way we percevies ourselfs.

[@Kristy_ka]

Thank you for your thoughts. I learned a lot from listening. For myself, I realized a very important idea that we all find ourselves in stressful situations in which it is very important to look confident. I heard a very important piece of advice, "pretend until you become one." After hearing your story about the accident, I realized how strong you are and are ready to do anything to achieve your goal

[@MarciaPze]

I cried! It was fantastic! She did an amazing speech! I would love to have her as my teacher!

[@hishamkaissi8771]

Marcia Pze never expected to find you hear Marcia. Where's your "Logan" movie review?

[@arnurson]

The theory she postulates has been debunked several times in more rigorous studies. Even the co-author of the original study admits that there is no real effect. Yet she still claims it’s true. Not admitting to serious mistakes is not a quality I would wish for in a teacher, tbh.

[@arnurson]

She used a technique commonly referred to as p-hacking/data dredging to make spurious correlations seem meaningful. You could basically call it fraud. That’s not an overstatement. In social psychology text books this is now described as one of the primary examples of faux studies that forced social psychology into a so-called replication crisis.

[@confidence9892]

Gold. What ive been saying to myself for years.... "change your physiology, change your thoughts" ... then what ever you believe about yourself will be your reality.

[@lookingupwithwonder]

I needed this tonight. Big imposter syndrome. I was meant to watch this, it just came up in my feed. Thank you so much x

[@user-by2ft3tl8l]

I am delighted with this video! I have discovered many new things. Even if you're scared, you have to start pretending. After a while it will no longer be a pretense, you will gain confidence. This is very motivating!

[@taroyqar4172]

This video help me to prepare for my final year presentation. I fake the shit out of my presentation to make myself think that i am confident. And it really does help me be more confident and relax during presenting. Thanks a lot.

[@lunaivanaa]

I watched this for the first time today and realized that I did this without even knowing.. I started performing on stages and when I first began, I had so much anxiety I couldn't even believe I was doing something so outside my comfort zone. But the more I did it, the more I came to realize how much I loved it. I've come so far and people don't understand when I say that I have really bad anxiety yet I'm a performer. It's so hard to explain but sometimes you just have to push through!

[@friendslove2839]

This video inspired me. This woman is a true hero.After the accident, she did not give up and fought to the end.I want to be the same and never give up.

[@Ivan-ji7tb]

Great advice, delivered by a warrior determined to win, despite wounds. A great lesson for the emotionally wounded on how too fake it until you become it. Thank you

[@mikaelroed2107]

K

[@kittens3029]

Chaos Lumine lol were you having a bad day? Haha

[@richardiammarino3453]

Morty Smith ee

[@KIREGREBRON]

I got tears when she exposed what had happened to her, and I realized what had happened next. It moved me! ❤🙏

[@guilhermetorelly3313]

I watched this video about 6 years ago and it changed completely my life. I am not an impostor. Neither are you! Thank you, Amy!!

[@erichoman1803]

I want to thank you for sharing especially toward the end with your personal story and when you related to that other student - that took a lot of courage to share with the audience and I saw the encouragement from them with the clapping.

[@NoteyouraveRage]

Inspiring! this really resonated with me, I got chills through out the entire speech!!

[@user-zz3kf1pz4m]

Thank you for your lecture. It was useful for me to watch it. I learned a lot of new things for myself. I realized that sign language really says a lot about a person. I also realized that in any situation you need to be strong and not lose heart.

[@aviwemahanjana2809]

Amy Cuddy, you are one remarkable human being. This is so insanely accurate. I work in a male-dominated field (agriculture) and I see these power stances ALL THE TIME and boy are these guys confident. The rare farmers who don't have that stance are usually the ones who aren't achieving the yields that others in the same region are achieving and man, you can just see the lack of confidence exuding from them. I myself feel like all the time and I have been stressing about how limiting my lack of confidence is. I can't wait to start implementing this and teaching to people.

[@rinakil4888]

This woman is a true hero. She says the right things. people often pretend, even though they don't know what they're pretending to be. someday there will come a moment, they will suddenly realize that they are no longer pretending. one of the best feelings in the world.

[@user-lg5sm3zu1c]

I listened to you very carefully. Your words are motivating and thought provoking. I learned that if you're scared, you have to start pretending. And soon you will believe. I am very glad that I watched this video and learned a lot of new things for myself. Thank you!

[@stevemack3402]

Best Ted Talk ever!

[@user-nt8qj9sx8g]

I want to say thanks for the great advice. it's fun to start pretending if you're scared or confused. I never imagined that I would find such an easy way to deal with anxiety. I will use it often. it will really help me a lot in life. thank you very much again

[@zejwa4758]

Wow such a great video. Thanks to the author for this speech. I've never thought about this topic but now I find it really interesting. I guess that many people's lives have changed after watching. I wish there were more videos like this.

[@lilmoth]

This video really inspired and interested me. Before, I didn't think about body language. After watching the video, I felt inspired and motivated. Body language really plays a huge role in our lives. Thank you for the useful information.

[@user-tk3qd6om6d]

The story you told was really interesting. Your thoughts give food for thought. Your story about the accident inspires me, it seems that I have room to grow. Body language is very interesting to me. Thanks for the motivation

[@SlayNetwork]

oh my gosh I have become THIS!!!

[@RM-en4uc]

What a beautiful speech

[@juliyanikitina4697]

It's amazing.Some facts turned out to be new to me.I never thought that studying the human body helps in communication.And thanks to him, a lot of things can be told about a person.You've motivated me.

[@nooneinparticular9868]

This woman has a contagious smile.

[@WW-yc8nd]

wow, it was unexpected to learn that our body can change our consciousness, but I think this is what I really should have heard, because I often feel not confident enough in situations when it is necessary to speak in front of a large number of people. thank you, it was really interesting to hear about body language and its influence on ourselves

[@achilles.6409]

This video actually changed my outlook somewhat when I finished watching it. Body language is a really fascinating topic. Once I began to delve into this topic, trying to learn more about it..and now I want to go back to what I was trying to learn! She really re-interested me in this matter. i'll not be ashamed to praise this video, bc it deserves it. Indeed, it's something really interesting. For me and for y'all here in.

[@Angell_Lee]

Thank you so much Amy, you are and Angel! Also thank you Sara for the upload xo

[@MegaDsma]

thank you for adding value in universe and life

[@karinnyank5472]

I just love this speech !

[@SunFlower-zq3wu]

Great speech! I really liked this video, at first I thought that I would be bored, but then it turned out not so, it was very interesting! I learned a lot about body language and I would like to continue to study this topic. Her story was very sad, but she continued to study no matter what. This story gave me great motivation for the future!

[@the_vr_md4019]

Honestly hugely inspiring

[@den4ikrun275]

this video is very interesting. Her story made me understand that you need to believe in yourself and don't stop half way

[@truemessage77]

When I was a student I always asked my teacher to decrease my grade cuz I thought I didn’t deserve that. As I was getting older it turned to a bad habit. Every time when I got promotion I used to quit my job since I believed “I’m not supposed to be here”. I did it many times although ppl around me always said that I’m more than this. So this video just opened my eyes. Hope there is still a chance to succeed.

[@aneelajaved4266]

Hope you can you know your worth.💜💜💜

[@azalea7664]

Her speech inspired me to be more confident than i am now. I consider that "Fake it till you become it" is the greatest advise. Also it was interesting to listen about hormones and body language.

[@marie-clairerooney9719]

This video really was a game changer in my life.

[@lociflow6154]

WOW what a speach, i'm in a hard spot in life rn and find it so hard to do a job interview, but i will try this! i'm so tired of feeling useless and stuck in myself. Time to take control! This video made me feel so much better and that i can overcome my own feelings.

[@Taurus-ph4vs]

I’am suffering from social anxiety especially in school everytime I have to presents my work, being on a group or even just sitting on a class. I’am a 33 yrs old and still studying. Being in school is a strugle but I have a dream and life goes on anyway. Thanks for this video. Its inspires me more! Tomorrow Iam going to fake the hell out it!

[@samluca945]

we're the same age and i still have social anxiety. my husband and i moved to another country, it's been 2 years and i still find it hard to find meaningful friendship

[@eceglr0000]

@@samluca945 could you please translate this video? english is not my native language thats why i did not understand clearly, could u summarize

[@eceglr0000]

i need this reallly

[@xxmushisushixx1049]

Same I am 17 years old and this year I attend college, I never rlly discovered my aspirations or career in life due to my social anxiety, I am even afraid to get a job. I’m afraid I will be a failure or homeless due to it, If I may ask what is your advice and how did you overcome it?

[@xxmushisushixx1049]

@@eceglr0000 What language do you speak?

[@---bs5zk]

I thought I couldn't pass my final exams. So my English teacher had shown me this video. And I tried this strategy: I faked that I was confident about my powers and ready to take extra lessons (even though I was lazy). It worked great. I passed my exams with flying colors. The story was a great motivator for me during a troubling time. Thank you very much!

[@sugarpump]

"Fake it 'til you become it!" Super advice. Thanks

[@adrianamacedo7555]

I loved it! I’ll start practicing now!

[@djooraTech]

Careful when practicing this stupid idea. You will get caught one day.

[@MrOliverTube]

very touching to see your own being touched

[@dreveonwilmore8311]

Thanks for posting, honestly

[@thibod07]

Interesting video! She is constantly pushing it! Very enjoyable to listen to! This phase of my life is so far behind me yet it is so much fun to listen to ! people that are fighting. She is a fighter. She explains so well why she had for a while to work on how people perceived here until she build here self confidence. A video worthwhile watching to the end. Thanks! That women looks adorable! ❤️❤️

[@edithbannerman4]

@Hello there,how are you doing this blessed day ?

[@idance0001]

“Don’t act like you’ve made it. Talk about the journey of trying to make it.” Sounds more realistic and honest to me.

[@CoderSprint]

starts at around 6:54 thank alter.

[@alinapetrova8003]

I know that our mind can effect to our body and self-expression. But I couldn't imagine that our body also influence to our behavior, our feelings and thoughts. Sometimes all of us are in stressful situations which are very important not to collapse. That's why this is very useful advice: fake it 'till you become it. If you feel confident and powerful, other people will be sure that you're. Your story is a really inspiring and I'm proud of your strength and assertiveness to achieve your aim.

[@paulrider725]

This really resonates with me. We have so much power and yet many of us act like we are stuck where we are at. Time to up the ante and expect more from myself than what I have settled for.

[@edithbannerman4]

@Hello there,how are you doing this blessed day ?

[@tomie4630]

I cried. I'll always remember this

[@roszkub]

tried and tested works like charm

[@user-mg7sc3ue2k]

Thanks for such an interesting video. It really amazed me. I was inspired by the story of the accident and how you were able to pretend to make your dreams come true. This video is not only informative but also motivates me

[@user-vc7xu2bm5g]

Thanks for an interesting story. I really liked this phrase: “fake it ‘til you become it”. I was motivated by the story of the accident and how you make your dreams come true. For me, body language is a very interesting topic to discuss. Your speech inspired me to be more self-assured and positive!

[@tylisirn]

My form of faking it is not posing, but rather dressing up. I'm a programmer and my work dress code is basically "don't show up naked and you're good". I still choose to put on a dress shirt and a suit. I want to feel like a professional, so I dress like a professional.

[@user-yk5dm6km8h]

Oh, I watched this inspiring and touching video at the same time. For me, this video is food for thought, because the experiments and facts that are given in it make me think and test the advice of this speaker for myself. Although I suspected the existence of the fact that nonverbal signals affect our thoughts. For example, there have been many stressful situations during my life. However , instead of falling even deeper into this state, I put on a smile , straightened my back and after a while I was already getting better - this, in my experience, is only a small help to yourself, it only sets the direction. Then you have to start believing in yourself , it is after passing these two steps that you stop pretending . In this video, I liked these words the most - tiny tweaks - big changes. Thanks for the video.

[@user-we3ow5vj8o]

Indeed, body language is an amazing thing. Thanks to this video , I made conclusions for myself . I want to become more confident . I also want to help people in this .The most important thing in life is to believe in yourself and never give up . Then everything will work out.

[@adhiraayurvedayoga2734]

Such an amazing point of view and an incredible outcome. Thank you.

[@glorious6779]

This was amazing!!! So powerful!!!

[@user-do4qb7en5z]

I really liked this story . I didn't know that our body language can affect our emotions. in fact, it is very interesting how you can influence your academic performance. also now you can understand how people who are next to you feel.

[@user-oj5yq3tp9h]

Great speaker and great story! I really liked the ideas expressed by the speaker. Body language, as it turns out, is a very interesting topic. The speaker also talked about funny facts, citing animals or other people as an example, this helped to perceive information more easily. Confidence is what gives you the strength to face adversity. Thank you for sharing your inspirational story.

[@user-gf5zk9fu9l]

O my gosh! This perfect video. It could give my power. I am feeling happy at the moment. Thanks you. P.S You can speaking lectures very good, because even I, who do not understand English, understood you!

[@elainelloyd1]

Our Thoughts 💭 / Feelings 🥰 Create Our Reality! Awesome 😎 video! Thanks for sharing! God bless you! ❤️💫🙏

[@tjtomalon3207]

Thank you!

[@angelomerte2908]

This deserves so much more attention.

[@user-ll1hs8gz8j]

She's speech really amazing. I know a lot of new things about our bodies.I liked her speech.This woman has a cool hairstyle. Thanks for this informational videos.

[@jessemarquez5916]

Thank you Amy!!!!!

[@nataliiagetlin3611]

she is fantastic!

[@user-nc1hc8mr5h]

To be honest, I wasn't interested in this topic at all, so the information from the video was new to me. I didn't know that body language affects our lives so much.After your speech, I wanted to understand this topic better. I will definitely use your advice in the future. Thank you for such an informative video.

[@blacksilence_art]

The speaker reads the speech perfectly. It seems that most people are interested in listening to her. All first it seemed boring to me, but the women brought funny situations that interested me. This is a very motivating video. Thanks.

[@user-qw7wz6yw8t]

Body language is a very interesting topic. I also want to learn to be more confident when communicating with people. And most importantly, faith in yourself and your strength, and only then can you cope with any difficulties.

[@jonplaud]

My self esteem was in the gutter years ago, and lately it has been raised up little by little. This video really makes sense.

[@user-ve1wz3sr9e]

Indeed body language is very dumpling perfect world. It is necessary to work on its perfection. Body language helps in communication and networking. I am very happy that I watched this video and learned a lot of new things for myself. Thank you for the useful information and sincere emotions

[@angeloreyes3727]

6 years ago, I followed her advice, I did more research and I submerged myself. 100% works

[@cristophergonzalez9909]

GENIUS