Most people obsess over cutting expenses, but there's a floor to how much you can save — and no ceiling to how much you can earn. Brad and Jonathan team up with Alan Donegan from Rebel Business School to flip the script on traditional personal finance advice, mapping out ten concrete strategies to increase your income without sacrificing what makes life worth living.
Key Insights
Financial Independence Is Not About Deprivation
True financial independence should enhance your life, not restrict it. Focus on earning more to enjoy meaningful experiences.
Asking for a Raise
Remember: "You don't get what you don't ask for." Document your accomplishments when requesting a raise.
Building a Side Hustle
Explore hobbies that can become a business! This can lead to supplementary income while doing something you enjoy.
Changing Careers
If you're not satisfied in your current job with low earning potential, consider transitioning to a different career that excites you.
The Value of Skills
Skills unlock opportunities. Developing marketable skills can significantly impact your income and career prospects.
Negotiation Is Key
Becoming a better negotiator can change your financial scenario dramatically, as it applies to many life aspects beyond salary discussions.
Public Speaking
Improving your public speaking skills can boost confidence, which is crucial in many career paths and social settings.
How Close Are You to Financial Independence?
Free calculators, a personalized FI roadmap, and a community of 25K+ on the same journey.
Enhancing Efficiency
Increasing how efficiently you complete tasks can stand out to employers and help you manage your personal projects better.
Chapters
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- Introduction and Overview
- Importance of Increasing Income
- Strategies to Increase Income
- Asking for a Raise
- Building a Side Hustle
- Changing Careers
- Becoming a Contractor
- Adding More Value
- Becoming a Better Negotiator
- Learning to Sell
- Becoming a Better Public Speaker
- Developing Marketable Skills
- Increasing Efficiency
- Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Action Items
- Ask for a raise by documenting your successes.
- Create a side hustle based on your passions.
- Focus on adding value to your workplace to secure job security and promotions.
Notable Quotes
"You don't get what you don't ask for."
"Financial independence is not about deprivation."
"You can have anything you want in life if you help enough other people get what they want."
"The extraordinary belongs to those that create it."
"Skills unlock the world."
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