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Mark Evans DM
April 12, 2025

Welcome to Your 444 Newsletter!

Where vision, discipline, and legacy collide.

Today’s Topic:
Why most people quit too soon… and how the long game quietly builds lasting wealth.

It’s not a sexy headline.
But it’s the difference between checking your bank app every day and building a business that funds your freedom for decades.

4 Thoughts to Reflect On

  1. You’re not behind. You’re just early. Most people confuse slow results with failure, but real progress takes time to show up.

  2. A strong business grows like a tree, not a firework. It compounds silently before it ever shines publicly.

  3. Shiny objects are expensive distractions. Every pivot adds months to your timeline.

  4. The long game doesn’t look impressive today. That’s what makes it powerful. Most people are too impatient to play it.

4 Lessons I’ve Learned

  1. Not all returns are immediate. Some of the best decisions I’ve made didn’t pay off for five or ten years.

  2. Consistency beats brilliance. Flashy wins fade. Daily discipline multiplies.

  3. The best relationships, investments, and deals take time. If it feels too slow, you’re probably doing it right.

  4. Most “overnight success” stories are just 10-year grinds finally catching fire.

4 Challenges to Tackle This Week

  1. Audit your habits. Are they built for short-term dopamine or long-term wealth?

  2. Revisit a decision you gave up on too early. Maybe the timing wasn’t wrong. Maybe your patience was.

  3. Eliminate one distraction pretending to be an opportunity. Just because it’s shiny doesn’t mean it serves you.

  4. Define your 10-year vision. If you don’t know where you’re headed, how can you stay the course?

👉 Ready to see how the long game really works?
Click here to read the full blog now.c

"Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago.”
— Warren Buffett

You don’t need to hustle harder. You need to stay planted.

The smartest moves won’t pay you back tomorrow. But give them time, and they’ll build wealth that outlives you.

Stop chasing quick wins. Start building something that lasts.

Want to see how the long game really works in business?
Read the full breakdown here.

Mark Evans DM

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