Just came across this gem of a post and thought I’d share it:
Take a moment to picture someone you consider to be an expert.
What makes them an expert? Aside from the traits listed above, what makes them an expert is that they say they’re an expert.
Let that sink in.
An expert is perceived as an expert because they create that perception. The expert traits are just the framework. I know lots of freelancers and contractors who have as much, if not more, confidence and capability as the experts I know.
What separates the experts is that they:
- Know their value.
- Can easily demonstrate that value.
- Aren’t afraid to ask to be compensated well for that value.
