01/11/25 - Wakie Wakie 4:44

Welcome to your 444 Newsletter—Let’s cut through the noise today and focus on a question that might just change everything:
What do YOU really want?

Not what your parents thought you should do. Not what your peers think looks good on paper. Not even what social media makes you think you’re supposed to chase.

I’m talking about the raw, unfiltered truth of what sets your soul on fire. Most people avoid asking themselves this because the answer might demand change. But here’s the deal: Clarity is power. And when you know what you want, you can reverse-engineer everything to make it happen.

Let’s dig in.

4 Thoughts to Kickstart Your Day:

1. Clarity Beats Hustle Every Time
   Running hard in the wrong direction only leads to burnout. Get crystal clear on your goals, then run like hell toward them.

2. Your Dream Should Scare You
   If your goals feel safe and comfortable, they’re too small. Growth doesn’t live inside your comfort zone.

3. Comparison Is the Thief of Dreams
   Stop measuring your vision against someone else’s highlight reel. Build a life that’s true to YOU.

4. Dream Big, Start Small
   The most ambitious dreams are built brick by brick. What’s the one thing you can do today to move the needle?

👉 Want to know how to gain clarity and act on your goals? Check out the blog for actionable strategies.

4 Lessons Learned

1. Knowing What You Want Simplifies Everything
   Once you know your North Star, decision-making becomes straightforward. If it doesn’t align, it’s a “no.”

2. People Will Project Their Fears Onto You
   Others will doubt your dream because they’ve settled for less. Let their doubts fuel your drive.

3. Your Goals Will Evolve
   What you want today might shift in five years. That’s not failure—that’s growth. Stay adaptable.

4. Taking Action Is the Only Way Forward
   You can dream all you want, but dreams without execution are just fantasies.

4 Challenges for You (Start NOW):

1. Write Down Your Real Goals
   Forget what others expect—what do YOU want? Spend 10 minutes writing it all out.

2. Audit Your Time
   Are your daily actions moving you closer to your dream, or are they distractions? Make adjustments.

3. Say No to One Thing
   This week, turn down one task, event, or obligation that doesn’t serve your goals.

4. Take the First Step
   Choose one small action you can take today that brings you closer to your vision. Then do it.

“Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life.”

- Steve Jobs

Your dream doesn’t have to make sense to anyone else. It doesn’t have to look traditional. It doesn’t have to align with anyone’s expectations but your own.

What matters is that it lights you up and gives you a reason to show up every single day.

This is your life. Don’t let anyone else write the script.

👉 Let’s make your vision a reality. Start here with the blog.

Here’s to getting clear and taking action,
Mark Evans DM

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