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Michael B. Jordan Started Out by 'Pretending Really Well' to Be an Actor—Now He's an Oscars Winner: I Didn't Take the 'Traditional Route'

Michael B. Jordan started his acting career with no formal training. "The healthy version of 'fake it till you make it' is really 'learn it while you're doing it,'" says a careers expert.

Michael B. Jordan Started Out by 'Pretending Really Well' to Be an Actor—Now He's an Oscars Winner: I Didn't Take the 'Traditional Route'

TL;DR

  • Michael B. Jordan started acting at age 12 with no formal training, learning his craft on the job.
  • Careers expert Patrice Williams-Lindo advocates for 'learning while doing' as a healthy approach to career development.
  • A growth mindset, soft skills, and a willingness to learn are crucial for adapting to new roles.
  • 84% of HR managers are open to hiring candidates who can learn essential job skills through training.
  • Avoiding feedback or questions while pretending to know something can lead to a visible skill gap.

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