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...
7 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...
14 days 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...
21 days 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...
28 days 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 1 month 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. 💰...
about 1 month 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...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Read time: 1 minute, 258 words. I'm blessed to receive many requests: Will you compose/produce/distribute/perform/write/invest/speak/attend... It surprises but doesn't shock me how many requests I receive on holidays. Here's how many email inquiries came in: Labor Day – 4 Memorial Day – 6 Christmas Morning – 9 And let me tell you about weekends :) 👉🏾 Instead of pitching on special days, try this instead You'll never inadvertently send the message that your needs take priority over someone...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Read time: 1 minute, 287 words. Authors Kurt Vonnegut & Joseph Heller once attended a party hosted by a billionaire. Vonnegut pointed out that their host made more in a day than Heller had earned from his book Catch-22 in his lifetime. Heller replied, "Yes, but I have something he will never have..." "Enough." I've thought a lot about that word lately. Enough money, enough recognition, enough ambition. What if we all focused a little more on enough?-Kabir PS - Thanks to those of you who...
2 months ago • 1 min read