The key to Marcus's success wasn't trying to implement everything at once. He focused on one major area each month while maintaining previous improvements.
Month 1: Visibility and Recognition
Week 1-2: Assessment and Foundation - Complete the VALUE assessment (Chapter 2) - Start weekly value reports (Chapter 5) - Document current achievements - Set 90-day income goal
Week 3-4: Amplification - Implement credit capture system - Upgrade executive presence - Build visibility routine - Track early wins
Expected Result: Your work becomes visible to decision-makers.
Month 2: Systems and Leverage
Week 5-6: Automation - Identify repetitive tasks - Implement 2-3 automations - Free up 5-10 hours weekly - Reinvest time strategically
Week 7-8: Delegation - Document key processes - Train on routine tasks - Build leverage systems - Focus on high-value work
Expected Result: Your impact multiplies while hours decrease.
Month 3: Opportunity Creation
Week 9-10: Positioning - Research market opportunities - Identify skill premiums - Start strategic learning - Update professional brand
Week 11-12: Activation - Build strategic network - Generate opportunities - Practice negotiation - Execute transition
Expected Result: Clear path to significant income increase.