Turn Your Struggles Into a Course People Want

Step 1: Find the Turning Point in Your Story

Go back to your before and after.

• What was life like before you solved the problem?

• What frustrated you most?

• What finally helped you move forward?

Specific details build connection. Example:

• “I stayed up until 2 AM Googling how to launch a website.”

• “I gave everything away for free because I didn’t know how to price.”

• “I avoided posting online because I felt like a fraud.”

These details make students think: “That’s me right now.”

Step 2: Identify the Real Problem You Solved

Go deeper than the surface issue.

• Not just “learning Notion” → finally organizing your week so you didn’t burn out.

• Not just “figuring out Reels” → showing up online without freezing.

• Not just “starting a business” → earning while staying true to your values.

People don’t pay for random information. They pay for the shortcut to what took you years.

Step 3: Break Down What Helped You Move Forward

Ask yourself:

• What mindset shift made the difference?

• What framework, tool, or habit worked best?

• What mistake would you never repeat?

These answers become your lessons. The messy parts often make them more relatable.

Step 4: Build a Simple Course Around That Journey

Your story = your outline.

• Module 1: The mindset shift

• Module 2: The mistake to avoid

• Module 3: The framework or tool that worked

• Module 4: The result it created

• Bonus: A walkthrough or real-life example

Your course doesn’t have to be long. Even 30–60 minutes of focused teaching can create big results.

Step 5: Speak to the “Before” Version of You

When you promote or teach, don’t try to sound like a polished expert. Talk to the earlier version of yourself.

Examples:

• “This is the course I wish I had when I was starting.”

• “If you’ve felt like this, you’re not alone.”

• “Here’s what finally helped me move forward.”

This tone builds trust and connection.

Final Thought

Your struggles are not just stories. They’re assets. If you’ve solved a problem or created a system that worked, you already have enough to build a valuable course.