Here's a mindset breakthrough that will transform your earning potential: Nobody buys your time. They buy solutions to their problems.
The $20 vs. $200 Paradigm
Two freelance writers: - Writer A: "I charge $20/hour for writing" - Writer B: "I charge $200 for blog posts that attract customers"
Writer B isn't 10x faster or better. They simply frame their service around VALUE, not time.
Your Value Discovery Exercise
Answer these questions to uncover your valuable skills:
1. What do friends ask your help with? Common answers: Tech problems, writing, organizing, advice
2. What feels easy to you but hard to others? Your "obvious" skills are someone else's nightmare
3. What could you talk about for 30 minutes without preparation? Deep knowledge = monetizable expertise
4. What problems have you solved in your own life? Your solutions can help others facing the same challenges