12/02- Wakie Wakie 4:44

Let me hit you with the simplest success strategy you’ll ever hear: serve first.

Yep, that’s it. No gimmicks, no tricks. The relationships you build today by showing up, adding value, and giving without expecting something back? Those are the ones that’ll pay dividends tomorrow.

Too many people make the mistake of chasing quick wins. They pitch too soon, focus on what they can take, and forget that relationships are a long game. The real secret sauce? Serve first, and the rest will take care of itself.

Let’s dive into how this works—and how it can change the game for you.

4 Thoughts to Kickstart Your Day:

1. Relationships Are Investments: Every act of service is a deposit in the bank of trust. Build equity in people.

2. Give Without Strings: Real generosity isn’t about expecting something in return—it’s about showing up with value.

3. People Remember How You Show Up: Long after the pitch is forgotten, people remember the help you offered.

4. Long-Term Wins > Short-Term Gains: Playing the long game builds relationships that last and opens doors you didn’t even know existed.

4 Lessons Learned:

1. Service Builds Trust: Helping someone solve a problem or sharing a resource makes you unforgettable. Trust is the currency of all relationships.

2. It’s Not About You: Focus on what the other person needs, not what you want to sell. Serve first, and opportunities will follow.

3. Patience Pays Off: Relationships take time. Don’t rush the process; let the value you bring speak for itself.

4. The ROI Is Exponential: One act of service can lead to referrals, partnerships, and opportunities you couldn’t have created on your own.

4 Challenges to Conquer Today:

1. Find One Person to Serve: Who in your circle needs help right now? Offer it—no strings attached.

2. Share a Resource: Send someone an article, tool, or contact they’d find valuable. Small gestures go a long way.

3. Listen First: Spend time today asking questions instead of talking about yourself. Understand how you can help.

4. Reconnect with Someone: Reach out to someone you haven’t talked to in a while, and ask how you can support them.

“You can have everything in life you want if you will just help other people get what they want.”

- Zig Ziglar

Here’s the deal:

Success isn’t about what you can take—it’s about what you can give. Serve first, and you’ll build relationships that open doors, create opportunities, and pay off in ways you can’t even imagine.

So, who’s one person you’ll serve today? Hit reply and let me know—I’d love to hear how you’re building relationships that matter.

Let’s build something great.

Until Tomorrow,

Mark Evans DM

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