What Should New Filipino Freelancers Learn First?

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I’ve been exploring remote work opportunities recently, and one thing that stands out is how many different skills and strategies people recommend for beginners, some say the first step is choosing a niche, while others believe building a portfolio should come before everything else, then there’s the challenge of finding clients, setting rates, handling payments, and understanding local requirements for freelancers in the Philippines, the more I read, the more it seems that success comes from combining several skills rather than relying on just one, many resources covering everything Filipino freelancers need to get started emphasize creating a strong portfolio, developing a specialized skill set, and learning how to attract clients consistently, for those who have already gone through the process, what was the most valuable lesson during your first year of freelancing, and what do you wish you had known when you were just starting out?