02/24/25 - Wakie Wakie 4:44

Welcome to Your 444 Newsletter!

Where resilience, opportunity, and wealth-building collide. 

Most people have a nightmare scenario in their head:
💭 What if I lost it all?
💭 What if my business crashed?
💭 What if I had to start from scratch?

For most, this fear keeps them playing small, clinging to what they have, and avoiding risks that could change their life.

But here’s the truth… the people who win? They aren’t afraid of losing.

Because they know exactly what they’d do next.

4 Thoughts to Reflect On

  1. Money isn’t about what you have—it’s about what you know. If you understand how to create value, you’ll never be broke for long.

  2. Waiting is the enemy of wealth. If I lost everything, the first thing I’d do is take action immediately. Most people sit in fear. The winners move fast.

  3. Your network equals your net worth. Lose everything? The fastest way to rebuild is getting in the right rooms, with the right people, offering value.

  4. Cash flow beats savings. You don’t survive by hoarding cash—you survive by learning how to make it flow to you, no matter where you start.

4 Lessons I’ve Learned

  1. Your mindset is the first thing to reset. Most people lose because they let fear and panic take over. The faster you shift to solutions, the faster you win.

  2. Cash first, systems second. If you have nothing, your only priority is generating money fast. Sell something. Close a deal. Make it happen.

  3. The right skills will always save you. Learn how to market, how to sell, how to negotiate—and you’ll never truly be broke.

  4. Wealth isn’t built alone. No one wins in isolation. The right network can fast-track your comeback ten times faster than doing it solo.

4 Challenges to Tackle This Week

  1. Audit your income skills. If you had to make money fast, what’s the one skill that would get you there? If you don’t have one, learn one.

  2. Build your cash flow muscle. Find a way to make an extra $500 this week outside of your job. Sell, flip, hustle—prove to yourself you can.

  3. Expand your network. Connect with someone who’s ahead of you in business and start building a relationship.

  4. Stop waiting to feel ready. Make a move today. Take a risk. Start something. You’re never going to feel 100% ready—success rewards action, not hesitation.

"You can always make more money, but you can’t make more time. Move fast.”
— Mark Cuban

The difference between those who bounce back and those who stay stuck? Action.

Until next time,
Mark Evans DM

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