32: Income vs. Value: Why Chasing Checks Keeps You Stuck

What happens when you stop chasing quick cash and start building lasting value?

In this episode of Human(ing) Well, Amber Cabral breaks down the critical difference between value and income and why learning this distinction is key to building wealth, freedom, and credibility that lasts.

Amber shares personal examples from her own journey—balancing book writing, podcasting, coaching, and launching her Be A Good Human hoodie line—all while investing in value that doesn’t pay today but creates long-term ROI tomorrow.

You’ll learn:
The mindset shift from short-term income to long-term value
Why discipline is essential when investing in future opportunities
How to build credibility, visibility, and assets that work for you
The role of relationships in creating value-rich opportunities
Practical questions to help you decide: value vs. income

Whether you're an entrepreneur, career professional, or in a season of change, this episode will help you recalibrate your approach and start building the kind of life that doesn’t just pay you now but sets you up for everything you want later.

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KEY POINTS

Income vs. Value: Why Chasing Checks Keeps You Stuck
Value and income work together to create long-term success.
Income pays bills; investments and relationships build future wealth.
Examples of value-building work (books, podcasts, websites).
High-quality content establishes credibility with your audience.
Reminder: Build assets, not just transactions.
Make your value visible: Document and share your expertise.
Balance cash flow, work, and value-building efforts.
Mindset shift can lead to more income and freedom.


QUOTES

“When I say: ‘Something has value’, it means I know that while I cannot point to how it is generating direct income for me in the present moment, I am certain that it is adding the kind of value that will contribute to my income for the long haul.” – Amber Cabral

“Investing in ways to show my value can open doors when I'm not even in the room.”
“You have to document and showcase your value. You may already be doing great work. You might be doing phenomenal work, but if no one sees it, if no one knows about it, if no one's talking about it, it will not ultimately translate into income.” – Amber Cabral

“Value comes when you create things that live beyond the present moment.” – Amber Cabral
“When you focus only on income, you're always chasing the next check. And I don't know about you, but I'm not a fan of chasing.” – Amber Cabral

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