How much 💰 do you make?
Ask
Published Jul 9, 2025 · Around 1 minute to read
I ask this to people I know. Surprisingly, almost everyone has told me their dollar amount. If they hesitate, I’ll reveal my number first.
There are two reasons why I ask this:
One, because I want to learn how others earn and use money. Money is a tool, and I’m always on the lookout to deploy it in ways that makes my family’s life better.
The other reason I ask this question is because it’s very uncomfortable. Asking is good practice, because you’ll never get the things you want in life without asking.
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P.S. I'm a massive fan of Dan Mall's salary transparency, and I plan on sharing something similar soon: Dan Mall's salary transparency
P.P.S. "Ask for things. Ask for things that feel unreasonable, to make sure your intuitions about what's reasonable are accurate (of course, try not to be a jerk in the process). If you're only asking for things you get, you're not aiming high enough." - Cate Hall, How to be more agentic
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