Many of the best businesses in the world were formed to solve a specific problem that the founder had, and then they simply worked to help others solve the the same problem. I still love the quote from Rory Vaden that I shared a few years ago when he said “You’re most powerfully positioned to serve the person you once were.“
Your past self had problems, you solved them, and now you’re in perfect position to help others through the same struggle.
In recently reading the book “Beyond the Agency Box“, author Frankie Fihn shared a similar sentiment, saying:
“Pro tip: Your experience is someone else’s benefit. Often the best people are like you were in the past or in industries you already have worked, even if it’s just as an employee. Your past experience leaves clues.”
It could be a problem you solved that led to the creation of a new company, or it could be a problem that you solved for a client a year ago that gives you insight into solving the same kind problem for a new client today. In either case, learning from your past is an incredibly powerful way to gain trust and serve others in a profound way.
