Pretence

I don't understand why people will just not be themselves. We are all the time trying to be something we are not. I get so much worried when people who don't have the means, but just in a bid to give themselves some false look of ostentation, try to do things that land them in serious trouble.
Sometimes just the desire to be what they should not be even make others see who they really are. There is no problem with trying to get to a higher level. But if you are not yet, there accept that fact. That should even be a moivation for you to aspire to that highest level. There is no need pretending to be rich when you know you are poor. You hurt yourself!
The first step towards self improvement is to accept that you are not yet at the level you desire to attain. Accept yourself as you are now.