Hey beautiful people,
Let’s cut through the noise.
We’re living in a time where you’re expected to have billionaire-level results in six months or less. Launch a brand, skip the process, and go straight to the top. It’s everywhere:
A brand-new coach charging $10,000 per client—with zero results to show.A freelancer demanding premium rates before delivering real value.People branding themselves as “experts” after one course and a Canva logo.
Now, this isn’t just ego. It’s deeper than that.It’s culture. It’s psychology. It’s a system that rewards image over integrity—and it’s hurting an entire generation of potential greatness.
In this week’s Uplevel Together podcast episode, I go deep on something we all need to talk about:
* The Dunning-Kruger effect—why beginners often overestimate their ability
* The lie of overnight success and the damage of fake highlight reels
* The truth behind “charge what you’re worth”—and what’s missing from that message
* Why chasing premium pricing before proving real value is the fastest way to crash
* And what the actual greats did before anyone paid them what they were worth
Let’s not forget:Jeff Bezos was packing books on his hands and knees.Sarah Blakely was selling fax machines door to door.Howard Schultz didn’t inherit Starbucks—he pitched the vision over and over until someone finally listened.
You don’t start at the top. You start in the mud.You start by becoming the best—not charging like the best.
And I know it’s not what the influencers are telling you. But it’s the truth.
Your early days? They’re not about making bank.They’re about building skill. Learning to serve. Getting better.Your first few clients? They’re not your golden ticket—they’re your training ground.
The money will come—but not before the mastery.
So here’s the question:Are you obsessed with getting paid, or are you committed to getting good?
This episode is a call to humility, to real growth, to putting in the reps.It’s about choosing the long road over the illusion of instant arrival.
Because the greats didn’t fake their way to the top—they earned it.And so will you.
Thank you for tuning in.
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