02/21/25 - Wakie Wakie 4:44

Welcome to Your 444 Newsletter!

Where wealth, opportunity, and leverage collide. Most people spend their lives waiting.

Waiting for the perfect time.
Waiting for the right opportunity.
Waiting until they “feel ready.”

And then they wonder why nothing changes.

👉 The people who actually win? They don’t wait. They create opportunity.
They build skills. They build relationships. They make moves—before they feel ready.

4 Thoughts to Reflect On

  1. Waiting is a trap. The “right time” doesn’t exist. If you’re waiting, you’re losing ground.

  2. Success isn’t found—it’s built. No one is handing out golden opportunities. You have to put yourself in the right rooms, in front of the right people.

  3. Luck favors those who take action. The more moves you make, the more doors open. Sitting on the sidelines guarantees nothing.

  4. The best opportunities aren’t given—they’re taken. If you’re not actively creating new opportunities, someone else is taking them.

4 Lessons I’ve Learned

  1. You don’t need permission. Too many people are waiting for someone to “approve” their next move. No one is coming to give you the green light—go take it.

  2. Your network determines your opportunities. Surround yourself with people who open doors. Who you know matters—but who knows you matters more.

  3. The more value you create, the more doors open. Want bigger opportunities? Solve bigger problems. Be someone people need in the room.

  4. Action creates momentum. You’ll never think your way into success. Take imperfect action, adjust along the way, and build as you go.

🎯 Ready to start making your own luck? Read the full breakdown here.

4 Challenges to Tackle This Week

  1. Reach out to someone who can help you grow. Stop waiting to “be discovered.” Make the introduction. Start the conversation.

  2. Pitch yourself for an opportunity. A new deal, a speaking gig, a business partnership—put yourself out there.

  3. Launch something—before you feel ready. A new offer, a new strategy, a new skill. Get it out there and improve as you go.

  4. Audit your circle. Are the people around you helping you grow or keeping you stuck? Get in the right rooms.

"The best way to predict the future is to create it.”
— Peter Drucker

🔥 Opportunities don’t show up—they’re created. The people who win aren’t waiting… they’re moving.

🎯 Want to start making things happen? Read the full breakdown here.

Until next time,
Mark Evans DM

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