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Read time: 1 minute, 295 words. Iβve written 21 books, and author Kurt Vonnegutβs storytelling rules made a lasting impact on how I write. In just 4 minutes, he reveals why Cinderella and Star Wars follow the same shape. (You can apply these tips to more mundane writing projects too!) -Kabir Seven Point Sunday - June 29 Meet Michael Winslow. Actor, comedian, and sound effect genius. Youβve probably heard him in Police Academy, but his career spans decades of voice-based performances, commercials, and even musical collabs. β‘οΈ Productivity βWatchThemLive - Spy on how people actually use your product. Heatmaps, user sessions, funnel tracking. All visual, real-time, and incredibly useful for creators or founders looking to understand customer behavior. β βInventRight - You might be able to license the idea and earn royalties...without having to build a business around it. β βLooka-Ka Py Py by The Meters. This New Orleans band helped define funk. Their grooves are humid, hypnotic, and made for slow Southern summers. Instrumental magic that pairs best with sweat, porch fans, and cold drinks. β π Books βThe Art of Statistics by David Spiegelhalter. Makes data feel like detective work. Learn how to think clearly, avoid common traps, and build truth from numbers...without getting overwhelmed. Help me plan an affordable, relaxing summer vacation itinerary for a long weekend. Include lodging, low-cost activities, and food ideas. Prioritize unplugging and mental refresh. βAlways read the plaqueβ βYou don't have to wear a cape to be a super hero. β β β
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I help you build your portfolio career. Get 7 actionable ideas on Sundays. From a Multi-Grammy & Multi-Emmy Winner, New York Times bestselling author (19 books), ex-J.P. Morgan banker, Navy Vet. Join 10k readers.
Read time: 1 minute, 389 words. People with day jobs tell me they don't have time to start something new.I worked at J.P. Morgan.But I wanted to do something new. So I carved out space wherever I could.Lunch breaks at the New York Public Library.I spent 4 years researching.Studied ancient coins in Vietnam. (Part of my job was traveling around the world for transactions)Explored archaeological sites in Bangladesh.Examined the biology of exchange while in the Galapagos. That became Coined: The...
Read time: 1 minute, 311 words. What if your dream job wasnβt your first one but your second?Thatβs how I found mine while juggling four detours careers.BankerRecord producer/artist AuthorNavy officerEach role sharpened the others and made me more creative and valuable. Music made me a better exec. Business made me a better artist.Choosing all lanes led me to the job I love. ππ½ Learn how it could do the same for you -Kabir Seven Point Sunday - August 10πΌ Portfolio Career Meet Nicholas Frankl....
Read time: 1 minute, 375 words. All summer, I've been doing this one little thing.I swim over to the lifeguard stand, smile, and say:"Thanks for guarding my life." It always gets a laugh.But more than that, it makes someone feel seen. Same with tipping the mailman.Or asking the cashier how their dayβs going. My parents taught me to treat service professionals like VIPs. So when I saw Usain Bolt do something similar, I smiled.The fastest man alive paused to acknowledge someone in the...