“With my 3-hour course, you’ll be a marketing expert and earn $10k a month.”
“You need this certificate to be taken seriously in the industry.”
“Your LinkedIn profile doesn’t have enough followers/interactions to get a job/clients.”
Enough with the fairy tales! ✋
I’ve seen people with a thousand degrees and certificates who can’t solve a basic problem. And people without degrees but with years of real experience who are rejected for “not meeting requirements.”
The reality is that empirical knowledge, “getting your hands dirty,” is worth its weight in gold. Learning by doing, experimenting, solving real problems. You can’t get that from a quick course or a fancy degree.
The “gurus” sell smoke and shortcuts because they know that many people are looking for a magic solution without effort. But true success comes from perseverance, discipline, the ability to adapt, and, yes, being honest with your client and yourself.
Don’t let anyone tell you that you’re not good enough because you don’t have a piece of paper or because you don’t follow the LinkedIn “trend.” Show results, share your real experience, and keep learning. That, folks, is what really matters.
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