10/26- 4:44 Dealmaker's Digest Newsletter

Ever feel like goal-setting has just turned into wishful thinking? You see it everywhere—vision boards, New Year’s resolutions, big ideas with zero follow-through. It’s easy to dream, but that dream turns into a trap if you’re not backing it up with action.

Here's the hard truth: most people don’t know the difference between a dream and a goal. That’s why they’re stuck, spinning their wheels. Real goals? They’ve got deadlines, accountability, and a plan. They’re not about sitting back, hoping the universe drops success in your lap. You’ve got to make it happen.

I just dropped a new post that digs into turning those fluffy dreams into serious goals. Ready to start doing instead of dreaming? Check it out here.→

4 Thoughts to Kickstart Your Day

1. Goals Need Deadlines: Goals without deadlines are just wishes. Set a date, make it real, and hold yourself to it.

2. Progress Beats Perfection: Forget the perfect plan—it doesn’t exist. Start today, adjust as you go, and let progress build momentum.

3. Focus on the Process: Breaking down the steps into daily actions keeps you on track. Consistency is what moves you forward.

4. Be Honest with Yourself: Don’t say you’re working on it if you’re not. Recognize the truth and start making real changes.

4 Lessons Learned

1. Small Actions Create Big Results: Success doesn’t come from one huge leap; it’s built through consistent, small steps that add up over time.

2. Accountability Drives Progress: Progress comes faster when someone else is keeping you on track. Get an accountability partner to stay motivated.

3. There’s No Magic Shortcut: Stop searching for the fast track. Real success comes from sticking to the work day in and day out.

4. Celebrate Small Wins: Acknowledge each step you take. Those wins keep you motivated and remind you of your progress.

4 Challenges to Conquer Today

1. Set a 30-Day Goal: Choose one goal to accomplish this month. Break it down, set the deadline, and commit to hitting it.

2. Drop One Excuse: Excuses only hold you back. Identify one that’s stopping you and ditch it for good. Replace it with action.

3. Build a Real Plan: Enough with the vision boards. Get a plan together that includes actual steps you’ll take this week.

4. Get an Accountability Partner: Find someone who’ll check in and hold you accountable. Share your goal, your deadline, and keep each other on track.

Quote of the Day

"A goal without a plan is just a wish.”

- Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

Let’s keep it simple: act now, track your wins, and build momentum toward real results.

Until Tomorrow,

Mark Evans DM

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