How to get paid while you learn.

“Guys. this is Vrgil’s homework.”​
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Mr klusien said while holding up a wrinkled paper with a few words on it.
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The whole class burst into laughter.
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“Because you didn’t do your homework,”
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​“You can stay after school and work on your math.
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When my homework was done, I asked Mr Klusien:
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“Why do you love teaching math?”
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I didn’t expect much.
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“You know Virgil, I love maths.
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“When I teach, I get a deeper understanding.”
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​There is a flaw in the way we learn.
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You see, our school system teaches you to study theory. ​

It forms a habit that you’ll keep forever.
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Habit will not serve you when you want to build a business.
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Let’s say that you want to launch a course on branding. ​
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You do research.
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And when you have gaps in your teaching, you study.
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Creating a course on branding is making you better at branding.
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But it does not stop there…

When you start explaining branding to more people,

you get a deeper understanding.
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​It’s time to put this all into action.

The Learn Earn paradox.
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1. Write down everything you know about your topic.
   ( Writing is a great way to get the basics on paper)
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2. Find five people to teach your skill 1 on 1.
   (You will refine your program based on the interaction with your first clients)
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3. Charge your clients with a 50% discount. (You create the best learning environment because people value content more when they pay for it. A win-win for the teacher and the client. Both will learn)
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4. Record every session. (This is the base for your future course. And it serves as learning material when you like to revisit parts)
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5. Now, build a simple video course and sell it. (You can learn from the masses. It’s funny how clients can give you a deeper understanding of your program through questions)
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6. Keep improving based on your client’s feedback. (While you improve your program, you increase your knowledge)
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7. Raise the course price. (You’ll learn an important lesson. How to ask for money.
   Money-changing hands will grow your business and improve people’s lives. Another win-win)
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8. Rinse and repeat. Keep working on points 1 to 7. (One of the best ways to learn is through repetition. We came the full circle of the Learn Earn Paradox)

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​Forget everything the Mr Klusien’s of this world ever thought you.

It’s possible to build your business and become a better teacher.
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The best part is you’ll earn money while you learn.

It’s a matter of switching your perspective.