Why Achievement Doesn't Always Equal Success

Hey Connector,

Last week on the podcast, Alan Lazaros shared something that a lot of my listeners and readers can understand:

"I peaked at almost $200K a year by 26. I had $150K in investments. I was a 1% global earner... and I was miserable."

Sound familiar?

Here's what Alan figured out (and what I learned the hard way building to seven figures in commissions): Hustle without strategy is just expensive busy work.

The Four-Bucket Truth

Most high-achievers get stuck cycling between two places:

• Bucket 2: Externally successful, internally unfulfilled

• Bucket 3: Internally fulfilled, externally broke

But there's a Bucket 4 where both exist: External success AND internal fulfillment.

Getting there requires what I call Strategic Action - not more hustle, but smarter hustle.

Your 5-Minute Connector Challenge

This week, audit your current hustle using Alan's Passion-Purpose-Profit framework:

Step 1: Passion Audit

• List 3 things you do even when they're hard

• Ask: "Am I always glad I did this, even when I didn't want to start?"

Step 2: Purpose Check

• How does each passion serve others?

• Where's the gap between what you love and what others need?

Step 3: Profit Reality

• What would people actually pay for?

• Which passion has the clearest monetization path?

The Connector Method™ Application: Take ONE action this week to test your top passion-purpose combo. Don't wait to feel ready. The action will reveal the truth about whether this path has legs.

The Anti-Hustle Truth

Alan made $200K through pure achievement drive. I made $1M the same way. But neither of us found fulfillment until we stopped grinding harder and started connecting deeper:

• To our authentic strengths

• To real market understanding

• To sustainable systems

Bottom line: Your next level isn't about working more hours. It's about working in better alignment.

This Week's Resources:

🎧 Listen: Full conversation with Alan Lazaros on why hustle alone isn't enough -

💰 Free Guide: See what I used to start a homestead and a podcast - The Connectors Market

📞 Ready for Strategy? Book a 60-minute Connector Session to map your passion-to-profit path - Strategy Session

Question for your reply: What's one thing you love doing that others keep asking you about? Hit reply and tell me - I read every response and often share insights in future newsletters.

Building with you,

Makeda

P.S. If this resonated, forward it to someone building their next level. They'll thank you.

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