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Mark Evans DM
March 09, 2025

Welcome to Your 444 Newsletter!

Where connections, strategy, and exponential growth collide.

Most entrepreneurs think they have to figure everything out alone. They grind, they struggle, and they convince themselves that success is a solo journey.

But here’s the truth: The fastest way to grow isn’t by working harder—it’s by surrounding yourself with the right people.

A business mastermind isn’t just a group—it’s a competitive advantage. It’s how entrepreneurs skip years of trial and error and start seeing real breakthroughs.

4 Thoughts to Reflect On

  1. You don’t know what you don’t know.
    The right connections expose you to strategies, insights, and shortcuts you’d never discover on your own.

  2. Your network determines your net worth.
    If you’re only surrounding yourself with people at your level, you’re limiting your growth.

  3. Success leaves clues—follow them.
    Business masterminds give you direct access to people who have already figured out what works—and what doesn’t.

  4. You need people who challenge you.
    A mastermind isn’t just about support—it’s about accountability. If you’re not thinking bigger, you’re thinking too small.

4 Lessons I’ve Learned

  1. The right room changes everything.
    One conversation, one introduction, one piece of advice can shift your entire trajectory.

  2. Growth isn’t just about information—it’s about execution.
    Being in a room with action-takers forces you to move faster and make smarter decisions.

  3. Learning from mistakes is good—learning from others' mistakes is better.
    Why waste time making costly errors when you can leverage someone else’s experience?

  4. The top 1% aren’t guessing.
    They surround themselves with people who push them to think bigger, act faster, and execute better.

4 Challenges to Tackle This Week

  1. Audit your circle.
    Are the people around you pushing you forward or keeping you stuck?

  2. Seek out high-level conversations.
    Find people who challenge your thinking and expose you to bigger opportunities.

  3. Invest in your network.
    If you’re not actively surrounding yourself with winners, you’re missing the biggest shortcut to success.

  4. Stop trying to do it all alone.
    The fastest way to success? Learning from those who have already done it.

    👉 Discover how a mastermind can be your biggest advantage

"Surround yourself with only people who are going to lift you higher.”
— Oprah Winfrey

You don’t need to figure everything out on your own.

The most successful people don’t waste years guessing. They get in the right rooms, surround themselves with the right people, and learn from those who have already done what they’re trying to do.

To bigger thinking and bigger moves,
Mark Evans DM

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