11/25- 4:44 Dealmaker's Digest Newsletter

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Mark Evans DM
November 25, 2024

Let’s cut the fluff. Everyone loves to dream about hitting those big paydays—the six, seven, or even eight-figure milestones. But here’s the truth no one talks about: more money doesn’t just solve problems. It creates them, too.

I’m not here to scare you off from success. I’m here to prepare you for it. Because the moment those zeros stack up in your account, so do the distractions. The vultures come circling. And if you’re not careful, your ego starts running the show.

👉 Ever hear the phrase “mo’ money, mo’ problems”? It’s not just a line—it’s the real deal.

The thing is, real players don’t let the cash change them. They stay hungry. They stay humble. And when life throws a curveball, they take a step back, regroup, and keep building.

I just posted a blog breaking this all down: how to keep your head straight, stay focused, and avoid letting the success you worked so hard for pull you off track.

4 Thoughts to Kickstart Your Day:

  1. Ego Can Be Expensive: If you don’t keep it in check, success will slap you back to reality.

  2. Reinvest Wisely: Your money works best when it’s building something bigger—not sitting in your ego fund.

  3. Stay Hungry: Complacency kills more dreams than failure ever will.

  4. Gratitude Grounds You: Remember where you started. Humility is the antidote to entitlement.

4 Challenges to Conquer Today:

  1. Audit Your Spending: Where’s your money going? Is it building your vision or feeding your ego?

  2. Thank Someone: Text or call a team member or mentor who helped you get here. Gratitude keeps you grounded.

  3. Say No to One Distraction: What’s eating your time or energy? Cut it today.

  4. Set a Humble Goal: Choose one small thing to work on that reminds you of your grind."If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.”

“Success is a lousy teacher. It seduces smart people into thinking they can’t lose.”

- Bill Gates

As you’ve leveled up, what’s one habit or mindset shift that’s made the biggest impact? Hit reply—I’m always curious to hear what’s moving the needle for you.

Until Tomorrow,

Mark Evans DM

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