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From Pizza Delays to Digital Wins – Lessons You Can Use This Week
Why slowing down beats rushing, how to cut the chaos, and strategies to secure consistent digital income.

Self Made Success

Aug 18, 2025

V#032 EDITION ~ August 18th, 2025 

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The Pizza Delivery Lesson

The other day, I ordered a pizza and the delivery guy showed up about 20 minutes late.

 

When he finally arrived, he looked completely frazzled and said:
β€œSorry I’m late - I could’ve rushed, but then your pizza would’ve looked like a crime scene in the box.”

 

That one line stuck with me.

Because in business (and in life), rushing usually creates more of a mess than actual progress.


Think about it:

  • Rush a project? You end up redoing half of it.

  • Rush a launch? You’re fixing mistakes after the fact.

  • Rush a decision? You spend twice as long cleaning up the consequences.

 

Sometimes, slowing down is actually the fastest way to move forward. You don’t waste time fixing avoidable mistakes, and you give yourself space to do it right the first time.

 

So if you’re feeling β€œbehind” this week, don’t sprint.


Take a steady step.

 

You’ll still get there β€” and your β€œpizza” will look great when it arrives.

 

πŸ‘‰ What’s one thing you’re going to do slowly and right this week?
Hit reply and let me know β€” I’d love to hear your take.

From Chaos to Clarity – My Affiliate Marketing Wake-Up Call

A few years back, I remember sitting at my desk staring at what felt like a digital tornado.

 

I had tabs open for β€œthe hottest niches of the year”… five different affiliate networks… a spreadsheet of β€œmust-promote” products… and about 27 sticky notes of random β€œmillion-dollar” ideas.

 

Guess how much money I was making?

 

Not much.

 

See, here’s the trap I fell into (and maybe you’ve been there too): I thought digital marketing was just about grabbing the latest product link, posting it, and waiting for commissions to roll in.

 

But what I learned β€” the hard way β€” is that real success comes from building something steady, not scattered.

 

πŸ‘‰ Choosing a niche you can actually stick with.
πŸ‘‰ Picking the right products that people actually want (and will pay for).
πŸ‘‰ Setting up a funnel that doesn’t just send people to a dead-end sales page, but actually builds a relationship.
πŸ‘‰ Using traffic strategies (free and paid) that bring the right eyes to your offers.
πŸ‘‰ And creating bonuses or value adds that make people say: β€œI’d be crazy not to grab this from you.”

 

Once I slowed down, put the pieces together, and built a real system, things started to click. Sales became more consistent. My email list grew. And most importantly β€” I wasn’t chained to randomness anymore.

 

Here’s the thing: it doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. In fact, one of the best places to start is with a simple $7 investment that gives you the blueprint to set up your first (or next) digital funnel the right way.

 

Because once you have the right system, it’s not about hoping or guessing anymore. It’s about creating predictable results month after month.

 

So let me ask you:
Are you ready to move past the chaos and finally create something steady? πŸ‘‰ Check out this $7 strategy here

What Else ......

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Embark on this journey, and let's build the future you've always envisionedβ€”one step at a time.

 

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Final Thoughts

This week is all about stepping back from the rush and the clutter. Sometimes, progress isn’t about doing more β€” it’s about slowing down and doing the right things with clarity.

 

Your pizza doesn’t need to arrive messy. Your ideas don’t need to pile up until they overwhelm you. Take it slow. Simplify. And watch how much faster the right results show up.

 

Until next week.....
xo,

Lane Evans

 

P.S. Have questions or need guidance?  Join us in the community and shareβ€”I love to learning about your journey!😊

 

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WEEKLY DIGEST
LAST WEEK IN THE SELF MADE SUCCESS COMMUNITY 

Happy Monday Everyone! Here’s The Self Made Success weekly digest for the week of August 18th.  [Join the conversation here.]

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General Discussion

 

⚑Thursday Thrive Hacks⚑

Give Your Genius Some Breathing Room


Sometimes, the smartest move isn’t grinding harder β€” it’s stepping away.

Seriously… close the laptop.

No emails. No meetings. No β€œjust one more thing.”

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This or Something Better – My Favorite Mindset Shift for Life and Business

I’ve been using this simple little phrase for years, and it’s completely changed the way I approach goals, projects, and opportunities.


The phrase? β€œThis or something better.”

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Real Growth Doesn’t Make Noise (At First)

The biggest shifts didn’t happen when everything was going great.


They happened when I kept showing up β€” even when it felt like no one was watching.


There were days I felt lost in the process.

Continue Reading ...

 

β€œClarity is the shortcut to momentum.”

πŸ‘‰ Reply in the community and let me know how your doing! β€” I read every message!

If you know someone who could use a little extra motivation, please feel free to shareβ€”because friends don’t let friends miss out on greatness! πŸ˜‰

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