5 “Obvious-But-Ignored” Skills That Help Me Make $8K/Month Writing
You won’t find SEO on this list
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5 min readNov 19, 2023
Four years ago, I was up to my eyeballs in sh*t. Literally. (I worked for a cleaning company.)
It’s been a crazy ride since then.
Of course, typing words for a living doesn’t just happen. You’ve got to develop skills. You’ve got to plan. Then there’s SEO and knowing how to write well.
But after reflecting on the last four years, I realise there are five “obvious-but-ignored” skills that have helped me get here.
They’re obvious because you’ve likely heard them before.
And they’re ignored because — well, you know.
Let’s dive in.
Skill #1: Leave money on the table
I’m paraphrasing here, but I once heard Tim Ferriss say you should only charge for something if it can make you lots of money. Everything else should be free.
This mindset stuck with me.
That’s why I’ve given away:
- My free 19-page guide: Everything I Did to Quit My 9–5 Job & Transition Into Profitable, Sustainable Solopreneuring
- My free online course: 0–500 Email Subscribers Through Writing
