You don't get paid for the hour. You get paid for the value you bring to the hour.
Once you have seen and felt your ideal future, you will be ready and able to pay any price to get there.
Your income is directly related to your philosophy, NOT the economy.
The walls we build around us to keep sadness out also keeps out the joy.
Initial response illustrates a great deal about someone's personal philosophy.
If the truth isn't enough, then you must become stronger at presenting it.