I just read a post from Braid Creative that really resonated with me. It said,
“Experts don’t have to prove their worth by telling you how hard they
worked on your project or how long they’ve been in the game. Experts
never displace blame or require validation. Experts just do what they do
what they do best – whether that’s snapping a photo, writing a book,
developing an ECourse, designing your logo, or consulting you through
next steps – with grace. Experts make you feel safe and reassured
through the process. And they make it look so easy that you almost
consider that you could do it yourself. And that’s how they know they’ve
done a good job”.
As a solopreneur/ entrepreneur, you have to have some kind of expertise in your niche. A claim to fame, if you will. So what’s yours?
As spoonies, being an expert might not be effortless, per se. After all, measuring our energy levels and acting accordingly takes dedication and commitment. Focusing on a task, sitting at your computer or behind your camera or on a Skype call with clients can be physically painful. Existing is difficult, so of course work can be, too.
But being an expert should be effortless. You won’t know all there is to know, especially right away. Gigs won’t fall into your lap. You won’t snap your fingers and fill a wall with awards. But the expertise itself; learning your craft, eating, breathing, sleeping it? That will be painless. Because you love it and you are good at it.