| In today's knowledge-based economy, your earned income is generally decided by nine personalized factors: - Educational attainment or specialized skills
- Chosen profession (and specialization)
- Years of experience
- Hours worked
- Work ethic
- Social skills
- Competence and proficiency
- Ability to cooperate with, inspire and lead your co-workers
- Ambition to rise in the organization.
The lesson should be obvious. If you want to earn more, make yourself indispensable to someone. Yes, some people are born with greater genetic gifts than others. You and I were not born with the looks of Cary Grant, the athleticism of LeBron James or the intellect of Sir Isaac Newton. Nature deals some people better hands than others. Yet we each benefit from playing the one we're dealt the best we can. From an economic standpoint, that means attaining education or marketable skills, showing competence, reliability and integrity at work, and doing whatever is required to advance in an organization. (Or seeking out other employers who do offer that opportunity.) This is about way more than money... Life is far more enjoyable when you have challenging work that brings out the best in you. Indeed, polls show that high net worth individuals describe their greatest life satisfaction as "a feeling of earned success." Aside from your personal development and self-actualization, generating a higher income allows you to save more without living like a miser or passing up everyday luxuries like dining out or traveling to new and interesting places. (Or assisting friends and family members who might need a helping hand.) The Next Step on Your Journey to Wealth There has rarely been a better time to get started. The U.S. economy - a marvel of innovation, growth, and opportunity - is on the cusp of a major boom. Stocks are already in bull market territory. (In fact, I've pinpointed a stock that could be the cornerstone of your retirement here.) The Labor Department reports that U.S. employers have more job openings than there are unemployed Americans. Businesses nationwide want smart, ethical and self-motivated employees - regardless of race, gender or sexual orientation - who are willing to learn and eager to take on responsibilities. If you're in the workforce today, you want to fit that description. You'll enjoy a higher income and standard of living today - and ensure a more comfortable retirement tomorrow. Good investing, Alex P.S. Find details on my Single-Stock Retirement Play here. | 
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