1. Start Before You're Ready
Perfectionism kills progress. Marcus wasn't ready for that promotion—he grew into it. You don't need to master every chapter before starting. Pick one strategy and begin today.
2. Track Everything
What gets measured gets improved. Marcus tracked: - Hours saved through automation - Visibility touches per week - Network connections made - Skills developed - Income progression
Create your own simple tracking system. A spreadsheet is fine.
3. Think in Systems, Not Tactics
The magic isn't in any single strategy—it's in how they compound together: - Visibility makes your automation visible - Automation frees time for upskilling - Upskilling enables better networking - Networking creates opportunities - Opportunities drive income growth