# Money actions When people actually give you money for something, it is a signal of traction. Money does *not* count until it hits your bank account or is encoded in some kind of binding contract. More money = more traction. <!-- #mental-model #evergreen --> [Web URL for this note](http://notes.benjaminreinhardt.com/Money+actions) [Comment on this note](http://via.hypothes.is/http://notes.benjaminreinhardt.com/Money+actions)