Aim to Increase Leverage
A general principle of much advice is to find ways to take a small amount of input and increase the output in an exponential manner. Avoid remaining in situations where a given input has a direct correlation to an output. Some examples:
The Pareto Principle describes how a small input can result in most of the output
A good manager knows how to increase leverage with little input - they amplify their team and make them better than without them
Learn to increase your leverage to become rich
Avoid exchanging your time for money (this is little leverage) - aim to make passive income, where your input can have an outsized output
References
Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey
The Almanack Of Naval Ravikant