Are You A Money Maker or Money Taker?

You career is determined by the decisions you make and act on. You may not control the outcomes of your career but you can influence them by the decisions you make. You need to decide today if you are going to be a money maker or a money taker. A leaders mindset is one that adds value no matter the circumstance. Its a mindset based on principle and not based on emotions or circumstance.

In most jobs people divide themselves into two groups - the money makers and the money takers. The takers are those who avoid work, do as little as possible, and feel entitled to more based on showing up. Then you have the makers those who add value, do more than required, and find themselves earning more.

If you are not sure what category you fall into, you will know by these questions below:

• What will I get? or What will I give?
• What will it take to get by? or What do I need to do to achieve the goal?
• Is this my job? What do I need to do to help?
• How can I look good? How can the team look good?
• I'll do it but pay me first. Ill produce now, so you can pay me later.

Now if you relate to the first set of questions you are more on the money taker side, however if you related to the second set of questions you are more on the money maker side. What I want to do is help you become a money maker which is a win-win for you and your company. Lets briefly cover 4 ways you can move from being a money taker to being a money maker now.

Learn to focus out and zoom in on what's needed now.

To be a money maker you need to be aware of the things going on around you. You need to assess the things that need doing now and set out to do them. Your mind must be aware of your leaders, your peers, and your teams needs now. Your goal is to find ways to add value that will impact the things that are valued in the group above. The way you become a money maker is finding the things that you are made to solve and go about solving them. Once you know what is needed communicate the how you are going to help them achieve the goal. Whenever you are talking to others, seek to understand the things that are important to them.

Money makers are not waiting to be told. Instead they are focusing and then zooming in on what's needed now.

Ask forgiveness later but act on the problems you see.

Money makers are not reactive, they are proactive. Take initiative, lead, and collaborate with others to create the change needed. Remember adding value is not a solo job but a team job. The more people you are able to bring along the better. Money makers are on the lookout for opportunities that lack leadership. During your day listen for the complaints - that's where the problems lie. Look for the areas where inefficiency is constant.

Money makers get comfortable asking for forgiveness and acting on problems.

Seek feedback, adjust, and shift perception.

Money makers understand that perception is reality. Meaning how people feel and see you impacts your reputation. Money makers are always seeking feedback on how to improve and gain how people see them. Making incremental adjustments to our behavior and actions can have an exponential impact. Doing this on a regular basis is how you gain more guidance, get more information, and achieve more.

Money makers know that feedback is the path to better results.

In conclusion, your career and success are shaped by the choices you make and the actions you take. By focusing on adding value, taking initiative, and continually seeking to improve, you can transition from being a money taker to a money maker. This mindset not only benefits you but also positively impacts your team and organization. Start today by making decisions that contribute to growth, collaboration, and excellence.

Remember, becoming a money maker is about making a difference and striving for success in every situation. You have the power to choose your path and create a rewarding career.