I think an important part they left out is- if you want to make a lot of money, you need to optimize for money.
That means everything you do should have the goal of landing a higher paying job. Instead of studying things you find interesting, focus on learning skills that are frequently mentioned in job postings. Learning how to make your own compiler, for example, might not be the most profitable investment of your time.
To a salary-maximizer, work is simply a way to improve their resume. Before committing to a project, consider whether talking about that project will help you in an interview.
Most importantly, to make more money you need to constantly apply to better jobs even if you already have a high paying job you are happy with. This is where the majority fail, as most people won't apply for other jobs unless they are unemployed or unhappy. Some people are so deluded that they think they can get a better salary through promotions, simply by working hard at their current job, rather than through job hopping.
That means everything you do should have the goal of landing a higher paying job. Instead of studying things you find interesting, focus on learning skills that are frequently mentioned in job postings. Learning how to make your own compiler, for example, might not be the most profitable investment of your time.
To a salary-maximizer, work is simply a way to improve their resume. Before committing to a project, consider whether talking about that project will help you in an interview.
Most importantly, to make more money you need to constantly apply to better jobs even if you already have a high paying job you are happy with. This is where the majority fail, as most people won't apply for other jobs unless they are unemployed or unhappy. Some people are so deluded that they think they can get a better salary through promotions, simply by working hard at their current job, rather than through job hopping.