How I was able to triple my income.

Do you want to make more money? I think the answer to this question is a simple yes. So far we have talked about the importance of budgeting and sticking to the necessities. That is an important first step and should absolutely NOT be ignored. But now we need to talk about step 2. You see, I’m not an expert, but I can say that I have been able to achieve step 2.

Step 2 is increasing your income. Yes we are only 2 paragraphs in this thing an I am here to tell you that we are going to talk about how you can increase your income, but before we get started, I need to talk about I was able to do it.

You see, about two and a half years ago I was a college student that had no idea what he was going to do with his life. I had a job making ten dollars an hour which at the time I thought was awesome. I continued this belief until I had to pay rent, buy food, buy a car, you know, adult stuff. Well, not only was I making 10 dollars an hour, but I was only working about 10 hours a week. If I didn’t make more money, I was going to run out of savings before I knew it!

I distinctly remember paying rent and being very nervous about how I was going to survive. I thought to myself that if I just had a couple thousand dollars in my bank account, than I would be just fine.

My at the time girl-friend would make fun of my because I would drive without the AC on in the summer. I knew that it reduced my gas mileage and wasn’t worth it for a poor lad like myself.

Amidst all of my frustration I remembered the advice a wise mentor once told me. “Set goals and daily plans to achieve those goals, and you will be able to triple your income”. Well long story short I was able to find another job that paid almost double what I was making, however it was a sales job that I despised, so after another 7 months I got another job that paid less but gave me potential. After 8 months I was able to finally make 3x what I was making only 2 years prior. The fact that I was able to do this all while going to school full time amazed me.

Moral of the story: Always be on the hunt to find something better. Whether its an opportunity to move up, a certification that will get you another job, or entering a new industry, opportunity awaits.

What are you waiting for?

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