You don't get paid for the hour. You get paid for the value you bring to the hour.
What you become directly influences what you get.
If the truth isn't enough, then you must become stronger at presenting it.
Successful people have libraries. The rest have big screen TVs
Make measurable progress in reasonable time.
Don't bring your need to the marketplace, bring your skill. If you don't feel well, tell your doctor, but not the marketplace. If you need money, go to the bank, but not the marketplace.