One of the great strategies for success is to act as if you are already where you want to be. This means thinking like, talking like, dressing like, acting like, and feeling like the person who has already achieved your goal. Acting as if sends powerful commands to your subconscious mind to find creative ways to achieve your goals. It programs the reticular activating system (RAS) in your brain to start noticing anything that will help you succeed, and it sends strong messages to the universe that this end goal is something you really want.
Be, do, and have everything you want… starting now
You can begin right now to act as if you have already achieved any goal you desire, and that outer experience of acting as if will create the inner experience that will take you to the actual manifestation of that experience.
Once you choose what it is you want to be, do, or have, all you have to do is start acting as if you already are being, doing, or having it.
Once you have a clear picture of that, start being it–now!
Successful people exude self-confidence, ask for what they want, and say what they don’t want. They think anything is possible, talk risks, and celebrate their successes. They save a portion of their income and share a portion with others. You can do all of those things now before you ever become rich and successful. These things don’t cost money, just intention. And as soon as you start acting as if, you will start drawing to you the very people and things that will help you achieve it in real life.
Remember, the proper order of things is to start now and be who you want to be, then do the actions that go along with being that person, and soon you will find that you easily have everything you want in life — health, wealth, and fulfilling relationships.
* Source: The Success Principles by Jack Canfield