10/21- 4:44 Dealmaker's Digest Newsletter

Hey Dealmaker,

Let’s get real: Are you hustling just to look busy, or are you actually making moves? 💥 Most people fill their day with fluff—meetings, busywork, pointless calls—and wonder why they’re not getting results. Being busy isn’t the same as being productive. 💯

Here’s the truth: You can grind all day, but if you’re not moving the needle, you’re wasting time. 💀 I just dropped a new post that shows how to stop the fake hustle and start making real progress. Check out the post here →

4 Thoughts to Kickstart Your Day:

1. Stop Faking the Grind: Wearing “busy” like a badge of honor? Nah, that’s a trap. Busy doesn’t equal progress. Kill that mindset.

2. Long Hours? Who Cares.: You think long hours impress anyone? Try delivering results instead. Focus on what moves the needle, not what fills the day.

3. Your To-Do List is a Lie: Most of that list? Useless. Busywork is the enemy of progress. Cut the fluff and zero in on what really matters.

4. Work Like a Sniper, Not a Machine Gun: Spray and pray doesn’t work in business. Target your efforts, make precise moves, and watch the results skyrocket.

4 Lessons Learned:

1. The Hustle Lie: Grinding isn’t the answer. Focus is. You’re not going to win just by staying busy. The goal is to do the right things, not all things.

2. Cut the Deadweight: You’re carrying tasks that don’t matter. Whether it’s outdated processes or dead-end meetings, trim the fat so you can focus on what works.

3. The Revenue Rule: If it doesn’t make money or drive growth, drop it. You’re in business to build wealth, not to feel productive.

4. Busy is a Distraction: Too much of your day is eaten by things that don’t matter. Being busy is just a distraction from the fact that you’re not getting real results.

4 Challenges to Conquer Today:

1. Do a Time Audit: Take 30 minutes today and see where your time is actually going. You’ll be shocked at how much of it is wasted on nonsense.

2. Eliminate a Task: Pick one daily task that’s just filler and drop it. Watch how fast your focus sharpens when you’re not drowning in fluff.

3. Create a "Needle Mover" List: Write down the top 3 tasks that actually drive revenue or growth in your business. Those are the only things that matter.

4. Get Real Feedback: Ask a peer or mentor this—“Am I chasing busy work, or am I really moving the needle?” You might not like the answer, but it’ll help you refocus.

Quote of the Day

"It's not enough to be busy; so are the ants. The question is: What are we busy about?"

- Henry David Thoreau

Time to stop playing busy and start playing smart. Focus on what matters, and watch your business really take off.

Until Tomorrow,

Mark Evans DM

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