Read time: 1 minute, 319 words. Your big break is already in motion. You just can't see it yet. Take pop star Chappell Roan. Today, she's selling out shows and headlining festivals. But before that? Years of false starts, a lost record deal, and waiting tables to fund her dream. Her "overnight success" was anything but overnight. If you're in the grind, wondering when your moment will come...trust the process. 👉🏾 Here’s how Roan turned setbacks into a breakthrough.-Kabir Seven Point Sunday -...
13 days ago • 1 min read
Read time: 1 minute, 393 words. I used to think small details didn't matter in business. Then I learned the hard way when I worked on Wall Street. The strongest leaders master the subtle signals of professionalism. Quick test: How many of these do you already do? ✅ Call immediately instead of scheduling. Decisive action wins.✅ Keep a blazer ready for video calls. Your screen is your stage.✅ Stand during calls to project energy and confidence. These aren’t just habits. They’re the building...
20 days ago • 1 min read
Read time: 1 minute, 354 words. A new reader asked me, "How do you decide what goes into your newsletter?" I think about 7PS like a recording session. Artists don't care where I went to school, who I know, or what recognition I've received.They want me to help them make the best music that they can. That’s how I approach this newsletter. I’m here to share insights, ideas, and people doing interesting things. Things that help you create your best work.Not to flood you with personal updates.So,...
27 days ago • 1 min read
Read time: 1 minute, 312 words. When I became a music producer, it wasn't just about finding the right reverb or perfect mix. It was about showing up—answering messages, keeping my word, & calling people when I didn't need anything. The habits I learned in the Navy set me apart. Running toward problems, not away. Owning mistakes without excuses. Asking the hard questions, even when it's uncomfortable. Those things matter more than gear or audio plugins.👉🏽 These are the 17 micro habits that...
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Read time: 1 minute, 291 words. You follow the rules. Climb the ladder. Chase "success." But what if everything you’ve been told about your career is wrong? Corporate titles? Golden handcuffs. Most "urgent" tasks? Not actually important. Comfort? The enemy of growth. I learned these lessons the hard way: Leaving a high-paying job in banking to start from scratch. The toughest part? Unlearning what I thought I knew. Your path may look different, but these truths remain the same. These are 11...
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Read time: 1 minute, 263 words. Gossip. Usually negative, right? But what if it wasn't? What if gossip could actually be positive? Imagine a workplace where people talk about each other's wins. It's not just possible -- it's contagious. Here are 7 ways you can create, share, & leverage positive gossip. -Kabir Seven Point Sunday - February 9💼 Portfolio Career Meet Ruth Simmons. Professor, author, university president. "I am not the person I was supposed to be. Rather, I am the person that I...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Read time: 1 minute, 347 words. Growing up in the south, I shied away from my Indian roots. I wanted to fit in. To belong. To be like everyone else. Now get this... The very traditions I shunned? They've become my superpower. Here are 9 Ancient Indian concepts that I leverage to launch ventures & navigate boardrooms: 1. Karma: Action dictates destiny.2. Seva: Success isn't just about me.3. Pranayama: Breathe in, stress out.4. Ahimsa: Conflict with empathy.5. Sankalpa: Goals become reality.6....
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Read time: 1 minute, 350 words. Every week, I share someone who has a portfolio career. They have one thing in common: More than one income source. Here are 9 income streams that give you resilience: 1. Earned income (your day job paycheck) 2. Passive income (systems that work while you sleep) 3. Business income (your side hustle grown up) 4. Rental income (real estate that pays you) 5. Royalties (create once, earn forever) 6. Interest income (make your money work) 7. Dividend income...
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Read time: 1 minute, 315 words. I've been lucky enough to write books with 2 of Dr. King's top advisors: Congressman John Lewis & Ambassador Andrew Young, my Godfather. Uncle Andy taught me some powerful lessons... Like the right time to tell someone to "eff off." (silently, of course) Here are 9 provocative tips from Uncle Andy. Leverage them accelerate your own growth. -KabirPS - I'm working on an album inspired by my namesake. Seven Point Sunday - January 19💼 Portfolio Career Meet Hanneke...
2 months ago • 1 min read