🌴155. #Rant Just because you worked hard doesn’t mean it’s worth more
You’ve probably seen this post floating around. It goes something like:
“If you get the job done in 60 minutes, it’s because you spent 10 years learning how. They owe you for the years, not the minutes. Charge accordingly.”
Now, I used to agree with that...
But these days? It kind of drives me up the wall.
In this episode, I break down why I think this mindset is outdated, self-serving, and—frankly—not helpful when it comes to actually pricing based on value. I share:
Why no one owes you for your sweat and tearsThe difference between time spent and real-world impactHow AI and rapid learning are reshaping what’s valuableWhy efficiency is the value (not something to feel guilty about)My early mistakes in proposals and how I’ve reframed themLet me know what you think: Are we overvaluing experience and undervaluing usefulness?
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