Income Breakthroughs Aren’t About Time, Thay’re About Value – New Data Reveals key Equation
LinkedIn – A surprising pattern has emerged from analysis of high-income earners: compensation isn’t directly tied to hours worked or experience, but to the value an individual consistently delivers. Financial planner Nick Lalonde, CFP®, shares insights gleaned from 11 years working with the top 1%, revealing a “Value Equation” that consistently predicts income growth.
“I used to think income was about hours worked and years in the seat,” Lalonde states. “Then I watched a 28-year-old out-earn someone with 40 years of experience.”
Lalonde’s observations center around three key factors that align when income substantially increases: the depth of impact an individual creates (the value they deliver), positioning within a growing market (demand), and consistent execution.
“Income rises to match value,not effort,” Lalonde explains.”every time someone broke through to the next level, thes three things aligned. Every time someone stayed stuck, at least one was missing.”
This contrasts sharply with the common approach of chasing higher income directly. lalonde notes that those focused solely on earnings often plateau,while those who prioritize building value experience repeated breakthroughs. He cites a specific example of an individual increasing their income from $120,000 to $280,000 in 18 months – maintaining the same hours and remaining in the same industry - through a shift in focus to value creation.
“the market doesn’t pay for effort.It pays for value created,” Lalonde concludes.
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