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 9đź’Ľ 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...
26 days 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....
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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 19đź’Ľ Portfolio Career Meet Hanneke...
about 2 months 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...
about 2 months 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 5đź’Ľ Portfolio Career Meet Soulaima Gourani. Tech exec, solopreneur, board member. She has to push...
2 months 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...
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