Why "fake it till you make it" isn't for me


I want to use this blog as a space to be open about my life and what I go through as a photographer and business owner. The truth is, it’s hard to stay positive through everything. When I don’t book as much as I want to or feel like I’m doing everything wrong, I start questioning myself. How am I supposed to stay positive when it feels like everyone else has their life together but me? What am I doing so wrong that people aren’t booking me?


In this industry, I’ve been told time and time again to “fake it until you make it.” But why should I have to fake it? Everyone is growing. Everyone is learning more every day to better serve their clients. Shouldn’t I present myself in a way that reflects my true worth? These questions are difficult to answer, but one thing I do know is that the only way to grow my business is to work on myself. I can’t let frustration take over just because it seems like others are doing better. Growth looks different for everyone, and success isn’t one-size-fits-all.


I’ve learned to push myself—to work harder at my passion and prove to myself that I can run this business and create work I’m proud of.


It’s so easy to compare ourselves to others in every aspect of life. But 2 Corinthians 10:12 reminds us:


"For we dare not make ourselves of the number, or compare ourselves with some that commend themselves: but they measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise."


This verse is a reminder that the only person I should be competing with is my past self. I don’t need to measure my success against someone else’s timeline. Instead, I need to focus on how far I’ve come and what I’m capable of.


So here’s to embracing growth, trusting the process, and proving to ourselves that we are capable of more than we realize.


xoxo,

maegan