“The more you see yourself as what you'd like to become and act as if what you want is already there the more you'll activate those dormant forces that will collaborate to transform your dream into your reality”
— Wayne Dyer
Simplified Meaning:
Imagine you really want to become a great artist. If you start to believe that you are an artist and you act like one, such as drawing every day and sharing your work, you'll begin to unlock hidden abilities and opportunities that help you improve. This means you need to have confidence and adopt behaviors that align with your goal. For example, think about someone training for a marathon. If they see themselves as a marathon runner and follow a training plan as if they are already preparing for the race, they tap into their determination and strength, finding motivation and support they didn't realize they had. Over time, this belief and action can turn their dream of finishing a marathon into a reality. So, if you want to achieve something, start by imagining it’s already true. Act in ways that support that vision, and you'll find that various aspects of life—like motivation, connections, and skills—will come together to help make that dream happen. The key is to blend belief with action consistently.