08/23 - 4:44 Dealmaker's Digest Newsletter

Alright, let’s get real for a minute. I don’t usually share this, but I almost went bankrupt. Twice. I was this close to losing everything. But instead of giving up, I flipped the script and turned those failures into millions.

Running a business isn’t easy—it’s overwhelming, frustrating, and sometimes it feels like you’re stuck in quicksand. But success isn’t about avoiding the hard stuff. It’s about staring it down and saying, “I’m not going anywhere.”

If you want to know how I did it—how I stayed focused, overcame the overwhelm, and unlocked real wealth—then you need to check out this blog post. Trust me, it’s worth the read.

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Let’s go make it happen.

4 Thoughts to Kickstart Your Day

1. Success Is Built on Focus: When everything feels like it’s falling apart, it’s your focus that will keep you on track. Stay locked in on your goals, no matter what distractions or doubts come your way.

2. Overwhelm Is a Signal: Feeling overwhelmed? That’s your cue to make a change. Instead of letting it crush you, use that feeling as fuel to reassess, refocus, and tackle what’s really bothering you head-on.

3. Know What You Really Want: Most people are too busy putting out fires to think about what they’re truly working toward. Take time today to clarify what you really want out of life. With a clear target, everything else falls into place.

4. Play Big in the Right Game: Don’t waste time spinning your wheels in the wrong game. Make sure your efforts are aligned with the right strategies and goals that will actually move the needle for you.

4 Lessons Learned

1. Stay Focused When It Counts: The secret to success isn’t magic or luck—it’s relentless focus on what really matters. In my toughest times, it was my ability to stay focused that made all the difference. Keep your eye on the prize.

2. Solve Problems, Unlock Wealth: Want to unlock wealth? Start solving problems. The more valuable the problem, the more you’ll be rewarded. But remember, it’s the hard problems—the ones others shy away from—that offer the biggest payoffs.

3. Use What You Already Have: Don’t just focus on getting more—focus on leveraging what you already have. Your skills, connections, and resources are all tools you can use to create opportunities and solve problems. Make the most of them.

4. Recast Your Strategy: If your current strategy isn’t getting results, it’s time to adjust. Don’t be afraid to rethink your approach and make sure you’re playing the right game. The goal is to win, not just to play.

4 Challenges to Conquer Today

1. Identify Your Top 3 Priorities: Write down the three most important things you need to focus on today. Block out everything else and make sure these get done.

2. Face a Tough Problem: Pick one problem you’ve been avoiding and tackle it today. Don’t shy away from the hard stuff—that’s where the real growth happens.

3. Clarify Your Goals: Take 10 minutes to revisit your long-term goals. Are your daily actions aligned with where you want to go? If not, it’s time to recalibrate.

4. Reconnect with Your Network: Reach out to someone in your Top 100—an important connection you haven’t spoken to in a while. A quick check-in can reignite opportunities and keep your relationships strong.

Quote of the Day

"Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts."

- Winston Churchill

Until Tomorrow,

Mark Evans DM

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