Like a math equation, the future we want or goals we’re seeking to achieve might come from first being as clear as possible about we’re working with on one side of the equation, or the other. For me, looking through the lens of math logic has a way of challenging some (but not all) aspects of the “fake it ’til you make it” concept while also at least slightly supporting the idea to “dress for the job you want.”
By being as clear as possible about who we are, what our values, behaviors, and capabilities are, we can better understand what’s possible within a given hypothetical future equation.

We are the variables in our own equations– the way we interact with other people or circumstances will more or less land within a finite outcome.
We can better predict the outcome on the right side of the equation when the values & operation on the left side of the equation solve. Recognizing our capabilities (value) on the left side is essential to understanding what’s possible on the right side.