Connor Dimond outlines a progression from job to wealth with pointed simplicity
If you sell your time; you'd get a job. If you sell your skills; you'd build a career. If you sell your value; you'd build wealth. Most people never make it past the first one. Credit: Dwriteway… | Connor Dimond | 91 comments
Verdict
Connor Dimond taps into the oft-discussed journey from merely having a job to building wealth, yet manages to do so without any pretense. The direct claim that 'most people never make it past the first one' acknowledges an uncomfortable truth about professional stagnation, all while resisting the usual self-congratulatory tone. This stands out, as it challenges readers to confront their position on this spectrum honestly. Additionally, Dimond sidesteps any borrowed prestige; there's no name-dropping or credential-waving here—just straightforward language aiming at real-world application. Even though some might argue that phrases like 'selling your skills' are well-trodden paths, his distilled presentation offers a clarity that's often lost in verbose advisory posts. It's a call to action couched in language anyone can grasp.
The author references a shift in perspective but doesn't overly downplay their insights.
There are no significant credentials or name drops that bolster the argument.
'If you sell your time; you'd get a job' is a tired oversimplification dressed as insight.
While discussing value creation, the post is presented in a formulaic manner typical of mainstream advice.
There's minimal self-promotion; the focus is on general advice rather than personal branding.
'Selling your skills' and 'building wealth' reflect common tropes without fresh articulation.