02/07/25 - Wakie Wakie 4:44

Welcome to Your 444 Newsletter!

Where clarity, action, and strategy collide. Today, we’re talking about one of the biggest silent traps that keeps entrepreneurs playing small—and why the most successful people make this mindset shift FAST.

Most entrepreneurs don’t fail because of a bad product or a weak strategy.

They fail because they get too comfortable.

👉 Your comfort zone is a cash-flow killer.

If your business isn’t growing as fast as you want, it’s probably because you’re stuck inside what feels safe. Success doesn’t happen there—it happens when you take bold, uncomfortable action.

4 Thoughts to Reflect On

  1. Playing it safe is the biggest risk. If you’re waiting for the “perfect moment,” you’re already losing.

  2. Fear isn’t a stop sign—it’s a green light. If launching that offer or making that pitch scares you, you’re on the right track.

  3. If you’re not hearing “no” enough, you’re not asking enough. The wealthiest entrepreneurs face more rejection—because they take more swings.

  4. Growth isn’t about talent, it’s about speed. Those who move fast and adjust along the way are the ones who win.

4 Lessons I’ve Learned

  1. Action beats overthinking—every time. Most people hesitate, waiting for the “right time.” But the truth? There is no right time. Move now.

  2. Fear never disappears. The difference between those who win and those who don’t? The winners act anyway.

  3. Your network will either push you forward or keep you small. If your circle isn’t challenging you, it’s limiting you.

  4. The first time is always the hardest. That sales pitch, video, or investment that scares you today? Do it once, and it’ll feel normal tomorrow.

4 Challenges to Tackle This Week

  1. Make one bold move. The call, the pitch, the email—stop thinking and take action.

  2. Say “yes” before you feel ready. Confidence doesn’t come before action—it comes from action.

  3. Upgrade your circle. If you’re the smartest or most successful person in the room, find a new room.

  4. Track where hesitation is costing you. What’s the worst that could happen? (Spoiler: It’s never as bad as you think.)

"If you really look closely, most overnight successes took a long time.”
Steve Jobs

Final Thought

The people making the biggest moves aren’t necessarily the smartest or most talented.

They just take action faster.

They make decisions before they feel ready.

They get comfortable being uncomfortable.

👉 The move you’re scared to make? That’s the one you need to make. Read the full blog here.

Here’s to taking bold action,
Mark Evans DM

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