Read time: 1 minute, 379 words.When I was 12, my mom gave me this book:The Tao of LeadershipHere's what I remember from it.When things are good, envision the bad. When things are tough, imagine sunny days ahead.In other words, think counter cyclically. It's friggin' HOT in Atlanta right now. But I'm working on "Frosty the Snowman." Yep, I'm making lots of holiday music. Georgia's farmers & Vogue's editors think about seasonality. Peaches & Pantaboots (look it up). What about artists?Leverage...
13 days ago • 1 min read
Read time: 1 minute, 371 words.My resume makes me cringe. It's an obnoxious litany of my accomplishments. You don't care how many books I've written or awards I've won. And frankly, neither do I. I guess I could just delete it… But then I think…what if I miss out on an opportunity?I'm still struggling on the path to detach from material desires. The thing is… I don't want to be remembered for my resume or what I achieved. So...how do I want to be remembered? I decided to write my own eulogy....
20 days ago • 1 min read
Read time: 1 minute, 359 words.I don't check Facebook. And rarely Instagram.I avoid TikTok for... well practical reasons. Can't afford to lose hours to cat videos!I only use one social platform. But so few artists & creatives do. Why are so many creative people sleeping on this platform? It's about supply & demand. Do you want to be just another artist/creative on IG...or truly stand out in a community of 1 billion? I think this is the most important platform for creative people. And where...
27 days ago • 1 min read
Read time: 1 minute, 339 words.A friend of mine in finance recently asked me: "How do I think like an artist?"I thought about it for a moment.And then I realized that most musicians I know are thinking like hedge fund analysts.I'm talking about metrics, analytics, data. Some Many are obsessed with their Spotify for Artists accounts. But they're focused on the wrong metrics.These are the 5 metrics musicians should focus on. Even if you're not an artist, it's fascinating to know how they're...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Read time: 1 minute, 376 words. Today we honor the experts in: Fixing everything with duct tape Embarrassing dance moves Unconditional love! Happy Father's Day! -Kabir Seven Point Sunday - June 16 💼 Portfolio Career Meet Temple Grandin. Professor, animal behaviorist, autism spokesperson. "The world needs all kinds of minds." ⚡️ Productivity Consider TickTick. Task manager & to-do list app with built-in Pomodoro timer & habit tracking features. Boost productivity & keep on track. 💰 Passive...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read