01/20/26 - Wakie Wakie 4:44

Welcome to Your 444 Newsletter!

Where silent tension builds louder problems, and real leaders face what others avoid.

Today’s topic?
Handle It Now or Pay For It Later

Some problems don’t go away.
They just grow teeth while you’re busy pretending not to notice.

Business doesn’t collapse from one big blow.
It cracks quietly from small things left unchecked for too long.

I’ve seen partnerships rot from unspoken resentment.
I’ve seen team members spiral because no one told them the truth.
I’ve seen owners avoid one conversation and lose millions because of it.

This is about more than business.
It’s about clarity.
It’s about courage.
It’s about leading like a man who means it.

Read the full 444 Newsletter here to see the 4 thoughts, 4 lessons, and 4 challenges I’ve learned about handling hard things before they become big problems.


Mark Evans DM