fekakta

Why “Fake It ‘Til You Make It” is ‘Fekakta’

Of all the sound bites abounding in our culture, “fake it ’til you make it” has widespread appeal.  And for those of you who did not have Yiddish-speaking elders, fekakta means something akin to “f***ed up”. The “fake it” mantra is supposed to help people.  Feeling blue?  Pretend you feel better until you *really* feel … Continue reading →