05/22/25 - Wakie Wakie 4:44

Welcome to Your 444 Newsletter!

Where clarity moves faster than confusion and the right question is more powerful than the right answer.

Today’s topic?
Why most people ask bad questions and stay stuck because of it.

You’ve seen it.

Rambling.
Vague.
Pointless.

They ask something just to hear themselves talk. Or worse, to sound smart in a room full of people who actually are smart.

In business, that’s not just annoying.
It’s expensive.

Bad questions waste time, kill opportunity, and slow momentum.

The people who win aren’t the ones with all the answers.
They’re the ones who ask the right questions at the right time.

Read the blog
I break down exactly how to ask better questions that lead to faster results, better strategy, and real clarity.

4 Thoughts to Reflect On

1. If your question needs three paragraphs of setup, it's the wrong question.
   Get clear. Then speak.

2. “How do I grow?” is lazy.
   Try “How do I double my leads in 30 days?” Now we’re talking.

3. Asking good questions builds respect.
   It shows you’re prepared and serious.

4. Ego ruins curiosity.
   If you already think you know, why are you asking?

4 Lessons I’ve Learned

1. Smart people respect sharp questions.
   You don’t need to be the expert. You need to be direct.

2. You can tell how fast someone will grow by the quality of their questions.
   It’s one of the clearest signs of potential.

3. If you ask like a rookie, you’ll get treated like one.
   Even if you’re not.

4. Every high-level room rewards precision.
   Be brief. Be clear. Get the gold.

4 Challenges for You This Week

1. Write down the top three questions you need answered right now.
   No fluff. Make them specific and outcome-based.

2. Ask someone who’s done what you’re trying to do.
   And ask like you’ve done your homework.

3. Stop talking in circles.
   Make your next meeting the one where you get straight to the point.

4. Read the blog.
   Then forward it to someone who needs to sharpen their ask.

Here’s the blog post
Want better answers? Start asking better questions.

Questions shape conversations.
Conversations shape decisions.
And decisions shape your results.

If you’re not getting what you need, fix the way you ask.

To sharper asks and faster answers,,
Mark Evans DM