I think it may be more complex than just "faking it makes you a winner". Faking it is easy, authenticity is hard. People who fake it every chance they get regre

I think it may be more complex than just "faking it makes you a winner". Faking it is easy, authenticity is hard. People who fake it every chance they get regress their character, while being authentic builds character. Authenticity is probably better long-term, for personal development. A leader who fakes it may be able to reach a position of power, but only authentic leaders will be able to create something when in power.