Professionals who embrace the income-productivity mindset typically see:
Months 1-3: Increased energy from eliminating draining tasks Months 4-6: First recognition from leadership for high-value contributions Months 7-9: Raise, promotion, or external opportunities Months 10-12: Income increase of $15K-$40K
The key? Consistency. This isn't a sprint—it's a fundamental shift in how you approach work.