10 Career-Boosting Tips from “How to Raise Your Salary”

You have what it takes to boost your career and earning potential. Whether you love your current job, detest it, want a career switch, or want to earn more doing what you do, author Napoleon Hill has some advice for you.

“How to Raise Your Salary” by Napoleon Hill is one of the best mindset books to read for entrepreneurship, wealth, goal achievement, and so much more. One of his lesser-known works, this booklet is not to be overlooked. You’ll enjoy its detailed discussions between the author and steel industry pioneer Andrew Carnegie.

Below, learn some tips from the booklet to help you supercharge your career and set you on a path to success in personal and professional development and wealth.

​Here are 10 tips from the book:

Your first career-boosing tip is to begin by specifying and outlining your goal.

Begin with your ‘Why.’ Why do you want that particular job, promotion, or responsibility? If you want a higher salary, there’s nothing wrong with that. But why? What is your goal for the money?

Saying ‘I want to earn more money’ is too vague to be a goal. You’re more likely to lose motivation to strive towards personal and professional achievements if you fail to recognize why you want it. Get specific with what you want to do with additional money or responsibility.

How much money do you desire to earn? Think of a figure and write it down where you can see it regularly.

​Set a date. When would you like to achieve this goal? Write that down in a visible place, too.

Become indispensable to your employer or clients. This doesn’t often happen overnight—it takes time and effort. You may need additional education in a particular area to increase your skills, knowledge, or experience.

​Become an expert at what you do. Keep improving so you can offer more than others expect of you.

When you look at some of the world’s most notable achievers, what don’t you see? You don’t see someone moping around, frowning, going through the motions yet unengaged and unenthusiastic.

High achievers smile, proactively work on the next big thing, show enthusiasm for life, and invest in people. They have a pep in their step and a particular energy that draws in others.

Don’t dismiss the power of your attitude. It has a big impact on your professional and personal successes.

Positivity is so vital. Cultivate enthusiasm, optimism, and self-assurance in your abilities.

​Reading positive mindset materials can help you achieve and maintain the right attitude.

Go the extra mile. Show initiative and demonstrate your reliability and commitment by doing more than what your employer or clients expect.

Rarely will anything ever fall into your lap. If you want something, boldly ask for it. Be ready with evidence of why someone (employer, future customer) should trust you enough to give you their time or purchase your service or product.

Learn the art of self-promotion. Sometimes, others will notice and celebrate your achievements. More often than not, however, you have some work to do to ensure your contributions and wins are appreciated.

You don’t want to be known as a bragger. However, when it comes to earning the promotions and raises you feel you deserve, you need to highlight your achievements to the right people in the right way.

Good work isn’t always enough. Communicate your contributions and successes to those who can reward you. Be proud of your accomplishments. Ensure your superiors are aware of the value you add.

​This tip also applies to entrepreneurship: Market, market, market. No one will know about you and the value you provide unless you tell them.

Build relationships with others in your organization, industry, and semi-connected businesses. Networking better positions you to gain and share knowledge and opportunities, build rapport and goodwill, and grow your career and income.

Think and act like a person deserving of a raise—like you’ve already sealed the deal. Visualize the role you want yourself in. Then, adopt habits and behaviors that align with that role to improve your chances of success.

Never stop learning and investing in your personal growth. By doing so, you’ll enhance your skills and abilities, increasing your value and desirability.

Don’t give up or get discouraged at your first ‘no.’ Take a step back to determine what you can do differently. Do you need to refine your approach when asking for something? Can you grow in knowledge or add new value to your offers?

​Keep up the good work. You’ll achieve great things as long as you don’t give up.

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