09/27- 4:44 Dealmaker's Digest Newsletter

Here’s a question: Are your relationships helping you grow, or are they holding you back? You might think you’re making connections, but are you approaching them the right way?

I just dropped a new post that digs deep into what makes some connections thrive while others fall flat. Want to know the secret to building relationships that actually move the needle? Check out the post here →

4 Thoughts to Kickstart Your Day

1. Connection Over Clout: Stop chasing relationships just to get ahead. Focus on adding value to people’s lives, and real growth will follow.

2. Giving Pays Back: When you approach every connection with the mindset of “how can I help?” instead of “what can I get?”, everything changes.

3. Patience is Key: Real relationships take time. Invest in people who are on the same journey and willing to grow with you.

4. Listen More Than You Talk: The best connections are built by listening, not just talking. Give others the space to share, and you’ll learn more than you expect.

4 Lessons Learned

1. Intention Over Convenience: The strongest relationships are built on intention. Make sure your connections aren’t just for convenience but for real growth.

2. Quality Over Quantity: It’s better to have a few deep connections than a lot of surface-level ones. Focus on depth, not numbers.

3. Long-Term Over Short-Term: Short-term wins might feel good, but long-term relationships are where the true value is. Build for the future, not just today.

4. Generosity is the Secret Sauce: The more you give, the more comes back to you. Offer value without expecting anything in return, and watch your network grow.

4 Challenges to Conquer Today

1. Reach Out to Someone You Haven’t Talked to in a While: Reignite a connection by sending a message to someone you genuinely care about.

2. Add Value Before Asking for Anything: Today, help someone out without asking for anything in return. Give freely and watch what happens.

3. Audit Your Relationships: Are you hanging on to connections that aren’t serving you? It might be time to shift your focus to people who align with your values.

4. Ask Yourself: Am I Here to Give or Take?: Be honest. Evaluate your approach to relationships — are you adding value, or just trying to get something out of it?

Quote of the Day

“Your network is your net worth.”

- Porter Gale

Start focusing on the relationships that matter, and watch your life and business grow.

Until Tomorrow,

Mark Evans DM

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