One step closer to a strong raise case: a 50-minute step-by-step plan
Short answer: Make it small and do it in order. 1) log three recent wins, 2) check salary surveys, 3) book the meeting, then keep going one step at a time. Most people are done in about 50 minutes.
Why this feels hard
You want a raise but have not prepared. It’s really common, especially for employees preparing to negotiate. The fix isn’t more willpower; it’s making the next step small and obvious.
Step by step
- Log three recent wins · about 10 min
- Check salary surveys · about 15 min
- Book the meeting · about 3 min
- Write your ask · about 10 min
- Practise out loud · about 10 min
- Write one sentence about what you learned · about 2 min
What you’ll have at the end
One step closer to a strong raise case.
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Questions
What’s the easiest way to get to “one step closer to a strong raise case”?
Make it small and do it in order. 1) log three recent wins, 2) check salary surveys, 3) book the meeting, then keep going one step at a time. Most people are done in about 50 minutes.
How long does it take?
About 50 minutes if you follow the steps in order. You can stop after any step and still count it as progress.
Is there an app for this?
Yes: Raise Prep Next Step from Freedom Mindset guides you through it step by step on your phone, with a timer and reminders.
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Written by the Freedom Mindset team. Updated September 2026.