I'm worried you may have missed Patrick's point. He's stipulating that you're using your skills. He's not accusing you of trying to sell sympathy. He's saying, the way you're positioning yourself professionally is going to damage your income.

If you are going to write a blog denominated in 92 days, anything other than "92 days of riveting new success stories from my clients" is a waste of your energy.

In particular, do not tell the rags-to-riches story. Prospective clients, like it or not, will see the "rags" and discount your bill rate 35%.