You've received €700

March 2024. 3:27 PM.

Notification: "You've received €700"

I stared at my phone for 10 minutes.

Not because €700 was life-changing money. But because of what it represented.

The Invisible Line

There's a line between two types of people:

Type 1: Consumers

• Buy courses

• Watch content

• Follow others

• Hope for change

Type 2: Creators

• Sell their knowledge

• Make content

• Lead others

• Create change

That €700 was my crossing.

The Mental Shift Nobody Talks About

Before that first sale, every post felt like begging. "Please like this." "Please follow me." "Please notice me."

After that first sale, everything changed. I wasn't asking anymore. I was offering.

The difference:

• Asking feels desperate

• Offering feels powerful

How to Cross the Line

Step 1: Pick your smallest valuable skill (Editing, writing, designing – anything)

Step 2: Package it simply (PDF, template, checklist – don't overthink)

Step 3: Price it low (€10-50 – this isn't about money yet)

Step 4: Tell 10 people (DM, story, post – just share)

Step 5: Make your first sale (Even €10 counts)

Once you've sold something – anything – you're different. You've crossed the line.

The Compound Effect

First €700: Proof you can do this

First €1,000: Systems start forming

First €5,000: This could replace your job

First €10,000: This IS your job

But it all starts with crossing the line.

Most people never will.

They'll stay consumers forever.

Which side do you choose?

Richard Founder, Elevenstoic

P.S. Ready to cross the line? Cinematic Studio isn't just about creating content, it's about becoming someone who gets paid for it. But honestly, you could start with a €10 product today. The line is waiting.