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"Stop Obsessing Over Cutting Expenses – Focus on Increasing Your Value!" Too often, people fixate on reducing expenses to get ahead financially. But what if I told you there’s a better way to unlock more income? Ask for a 10% pay rise. If you’re on £50,000, that’s £5,000 extra in your pocket! But here’s the catch: you have to EARN it. Here’s how: 1️⃣ Show Up and Be Seen Be the person others want to work with. Simple things make a difference: Smile and say hello. Help others out. Bring in treats or goodies for the team – you’d be surprised how a bit of care creates goodwill. 2️⃣ Get Involved Socially Football, netball, poker clubs, work socials – show up! People buy from people. Being approachable, likeable, and visible helps you build relationships that matter. 3️⃣ Create a Brag File Start documenting all the good you do: ✅ Positive customer feedback ✅ Revenue you’ve generated ✅ Money you’ve saved the company Evidence is key. When it’s time for that raise, you’ll have a compelling case ready to go. 4️⃣ Weekly Manager Meetings Don’t wait for annual reviews. Meet with your manager every week. Talk about your progress, your goals, and what you want to achieve, and how you can help your manager and company. The bottom line? Focus on increasing your value – through kindness, visibility, and results. Don’t be afraid to ask for what you deserve. What do you think? Are you ready to focus on VALUE over just cutting costs? Check out my book Practice Makes the Master: Your Quest to Mastery https://amzn.eu/d/0jn5hfJ #CareerGrowth #Leadership #WorkplaceSuccess #SelfImprovement #PracticeMakesTheMaster #PMTM