The widely held mantra has been espoused for years as a way to get ahead in business, education and other pursuits, but could faking it be harmful for our health? Our lives and careers are filled with examples of inauthentic behavior. We feign interest in meetings or laugh at our boss’s bad jokes in order to be positive team members, build relationships, and accomplish shared goals. This is how we get along—and it is how some of us get ahead.
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