Introduction to the “Act As If” theory

Psychology behind being an actor

Feeling inadequate and facing inner critic

Applying the “Act As If” theory to your life

Defining your most successful version

Andrew’s weight loss journey

Why being present is important

Embracing uncomfortable growth

Feel like you are not enough? Learn how to become your ideal self by acting as if you already are.

Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get a head start in your personal finance, career and life with The Straits Times.

In this episode, Singapore theatre actor and musician Andrew Marko shares with host See Kai Wen about how the “Act As If” theory relates to his self-growth.

“Act As If” is a three-part technique that requires people to act as if they are already the ideal version of themselves, even when they are not there yet. The process includes visualisation and taking small, actionable steps towards a goal.

Besides opening up about his weight loss journey, Andrew also gets real about his experience as an actor and how he learned to “be in the moment” by playing a character on the autism spectrum. 

Highlights (click/tap above):

0:00 Introduction to the “Act As If” theory

2:00 Psychology behind being an actor

6:10 Feelings of inadequacy and facing your inner critic

12:35 How to apply the “Act As If” theory to your life

16:11 Defining the most successful version of yourself

19:15 Andrew’s weight loss journey

25:35 Why being present is important

30:30 Embracing uncomfortable growth

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Host: See Kai Wen (seekw@sph.com.sg)

Produced & edited by: Amirul Karim

Executive producers: Elizabeth Law and Joanna Seow

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#headstart

Feel like you are not enough? Learn how to become your ideal self by acting as if you already are.
Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get a head start in your personal finance, career and life with The Straits Times.
In this episode, Singapore theatre actor and musician Andrew Marko shares with host See Kai Wen about how the &ldquo;Act As If&rdquo; theory relates to his self-growth.
&ldquo;Act As If&rdquo; is a three-part technique that requires people to act as if they are already the ideal version of themselves, even when they are not there yet. The process includes visualisation and taking small, actionable steps towards a goal.
Besides opening up about his weight loss journey, Andrew also gets real about his experience as an actor and how he learned to &ldquo;be in the moment&rdquo; by playing a character on the autism spectrum.&nbsp;
Highlights (click/tap above):
0:00 Introduction to the &ldquo;Act As If&rdquo; theory
2:00 Psychology behind being an actor
6:10 Feelings of inadequacy and facing your inner critic
12:35 How to apply the &ldquo;Act As If&rdquo; theory to your life
16:11 Defining the most successful version of yourself
19:15 Andrew&rsquo;s weight loss journey
25:35 Why being present is important
30:30 Embracing uncomfortable growth
Follow See Kai Wen on LinkedIn: <a href="https://str.sg/qfwqQ">https://str.sg/qfwqQ</a>
Host: See Kai Wen (<a href="mailto:seekw@sph.com.sg">seekw@sph.com.sg</a>)
Produced &amp; edited by: Amirul Karim
Executive producers: Elizabeth Law and Joanna Seow
Follow Headstart On Record Podcast channel here:
Channel:<a href="https://str.sg/wB2m"> https://str.sg/wB2m</a>
Apple Podcasts:<a href="https://str.sg/wuN3"> https://str.sg/wuN3</a>
Spotify:<a href="https://str.sg/wBr9"> https://str.sg/wBr9</a>
Feedback to: <a href="mailto:podcast@sph.com.sg">podcast@sph.com.sg</a>
Get business/career tips in ST's Headstart newsletter:<a href="http://str.sg/headstart-nl"> https://str.sg/headstart-nl</a>
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Follow more ST podcast channels:
All-in-one ST Podcasts channel:<a href="https://str.sg/wvz7"> https://str.sg/wvz7</a>
Get more updates:<a href="http://str.sg/stpodcasts"> http://str.sg/stpodcasts</a>
The Usual Place Podcast YouTube:<a href="https://str.sg/4Vwsa"> </a><a href="https://str.sg/theusualplacepodcast">https://str.sg/theusualplacepodcast</a>
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The App Store: <a href="https://str.sg/icyB">https://str.sg/icyB</a>
Google Play: <a href="https://str.sg/icyX">https://str.sg/icyX</a>
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Do note: All analyses, opinions, recommendations and other information in this podcast are for your general information only. You should not rely on them in making any decision. Please consult a fully qualified financial adviser or professional expert for independent advice and verification. To the fullest extent permitted by law, SPH Media shall not be liable for any loss arising from the use of or reliance on any analyses, opinions, recommendations and other information in this podcast. SPH Media accepts no responsibility or liability whatsoever that may result or arise from the products, services or information of any third parties.
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#headstart

Get a headstart in your personal finance and career with The Straits Times.

Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get a head start in your personal finance, career and life with The Straits Times.

Podcasters: Sue-Ann Tan

Produced & edited by: Amirul Karim

Executive producers: Ernest Luis, Lynda Hong & Joanna Seow

A podcast by The Straits Times, SPH Media.

Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get a head start in your personal finance, career and life with The Straits Times.
Podcasters: Sue-Ann Tan
Produced &amp; edited by: Amirul Karim
Executive producers: Ernest Luis, Lynda Hong &amp; Joanna Seow
A podcast by The Straits Times, SPH Media.