02/05/25 - Wakie Wakie 4:44

Welcome to Your 444 Newsletter!

Where clarity, action, and strategy collide.

Let’s talk about something that makes or breaks every entrepreneur, leader, and high achiever… your inner circle.

Most people don’t even realize it, but the people around you are shaping your future—whether you like it or not.

👉 I break it all down here—read before you waste another year surrounded by the wrong people. 

4 Thoughts to Reflect On

1. Your circle is either pulling you up or dragging you down—there’s no neutral. You absorb the energy of the people around you. If they’re negative, complaining, or playing small, it’s going to rub off on you.

2. If you’re the smartest person in your circle, you’re in the wrong circle. The best entrepreneurs and high achievers surround themselves with people who challenge them, inspire them, and force them to level up.

3. Your environment is more powerful than your willpower. It’s hard to grow when you’re constantly surrounded by people who doubt, delay, or dismiss big ideas. If you want to go far, get around people who think bigger.

4. The right relationships will open doors that hustle alone never could. Your network isn’t just about connections—it’s about opportunities, insights, and support that can accelerate your growth.

4 Lessons I’ve Learned

1. Cutting ties with the wrong people is just as important as connecting with the right ones. Energy-drainers, excuse-makers, and negativity will keep you stuck. Successful people protect their environment at all costs.

2. The best investments aren’t in stocks or real estate—they’re in relationships. Your biggest breakthroughs will often come from who you know, not just what you know. Invest in people who make you better.

3. Mastermind groups, high-level events, and mentorships aren’t just optional—they’re necessary. If you’re not putting yourself in rooms with people ahead of you, you’re limiting your own potential.

4. You don’t “find” the right circle—you build it. Start by being the type of person high-level achievers want in their network. Give value, take action, and show up consistently.

4 Challenges to Tackle This Week

1. Audit Your Circle.
   Take a hard look at the five people you spend the most time with. Are they helping you grow or keeping you stagnant?

2. Reach Out to Someone Who Challenges You.
   Find someone playing at a higher level than you and start a conversation. Ask for advice, offer value, or just learn from them.

3. Set Boundaries with Energy-Drainers.
   If someone in your life is constantly negative or making excuses, limit your exposure. You don’t owe anyone unlimited access to your energy.

4. Join a Community of Growth-Minded People.
   Find a mastermind, a networking group, or an event where high achievers gather. The right room will change everything.

   
   👉 Want the real strategy to build a winning circle? It’s all here.

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Final Thought

Your future is being shaped right now—by the people you surround yourself with.

If your circle isn’t pushing you forward, it’s pulling you back.

Choose wisely.

👉 Read the full breakdown here before another year passes with the wrong people. 

Here’s to surrounding yourself with winners,
Mark Evans DM

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