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...
12 days ago • 1 min read
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...
19 days ago • 1 min read
Read time: 1 minute, 292 words.I brought in 170 guests on my talk show during the pandemic. 100 of them were in just 77 days. I realized that this is a goldmine of timeless insights—from artists, authors, & filmmakers. The challenge? Making these long-form interviews social-media friendly. Solution: Opus Video It automatically converts lengthy interviews into engaging short clips, with captions.Here's an example of how I used it. Don’t let your content gather digital dust. Repurpose like a...
26 days ago • 1 min read
Read time: 1 minute, 287 words.At the beginning of every year, I kind of disappear. I delete social media & messenger apps on my phone.I even deactivate some of my accounts.I don't want folks to know I exist. (Other that you, of course.)I need to make time to create.I'm also a big believer in this app, which helps me vanish. With focus, everything feels possible.-Kabir Seven Point Sunday - January 5💼 Portfolio Career Meet Soulaima Gourani. Tech exec, solopreneur, board member. She has to push...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Read time: 1 minute, 300 words.For the folks going to New Year’s parties... Here’s what "Auld Lang Syne" means: “Old long since.”Or, in simple terms, "days gone by" or "old times."It’s a tradition to remember old friends and look back on the past year.So, as you’re singing (try to memorize the first two lines) with your friends…And breaking out into a chorus of "for auld lang syne, my dear" while clinking your drink...Now you at least know what it means!It just asks whether old pals & times...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Read time: 1 minute, 320 words.The holidays can bring anxiety. It's a season of gatherings -- where sociability is celebrated. But for some of us, the idea of attending events & meeting folks is overwhelming. In a world that values outgoing personalities, it's OK to be introverted. Many acclaimed artists are shy. Elvis Presley was a loner. The Economist writes, "Shyness & creativity often go hand in hand." Being peculiar or reserved isn't a flaw. It's part of what makes us unique. So this...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Read time: 1 minute, 311 words.Ever noticed how some leaders don't use the products they create? Silicon Valley execs send their kids to schools that minimize screen time. Social media CEOs rely on large teams to manage their own accounts.I know Coca-Cola execs who don't drink Coke. Then there's Oprah Winfrey. Despite building an empire on television, she barely watches it herself. "I don't have energy coming into my sphere that I'm not consciously inviting in," she says. What kind of energy...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Read time: 1 minute, 235 words.5 formulas to ponder as you wrap your year: Happiness = Results - Expectations Creativity = Curiosity + Constraints Confidence = Experience / Doubts Fulfillment = Contribution + Growth Joy = Traditions x Togetherness -Kabir Seven Point Sunday - December 8💼 Portfolio Career Meet Ron Finley. Fashion designer & guerilla gardener. Compelling TED talk. ⚡️ Productivity Deepgram - Convert spoken words into text, making it easier to document ideas, conduct interviews. 💰...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Read time: 1 minute, 244 words. In 2007, Warren Buffett made a bold bet. He wagered $1 million that an S&P 500 index fund would outperform a portfolio of hedge funds over 10 years. A small hedge fund took the challenge. They believed their active strategies could beat the broader market. Buffett had confidence in his low-cost, passive approach. 👉🏽 Here's who won the bet(And how you can try this strategy with your portfolio) Hope it helps. -Kabir Seven Point Sunday - December 1💼 Portfolio...
2 months ago • 1 min read