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7PS: 11 brutal career truths for creative people 🔨
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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?
I learned these lessons the hard way: The toughest part? Unlearning what I thought I knew. Your path may look different, but these truths remain the same. These are 11 brutal career truths nobody taught us. -Kabir Meet Peter Williams. Excels in finance, writing, podcasting, and non-profit leadership. From Hong Kong, he balances a corporate job with creative pursuits, showing how to merge multiple passions into a fulfilling career. ⚡️ Productivity Mailbutler. AI powered smart assistant for Outlook & Gmail. Helps prioritize emails, schedule follow-ups, and manage tasks with ease. 💰 Passive Consider Qakaa - Marketplace for trading custom digital products. Sell e-books, templates, social media content, or automation scripts to generate passive income. 🎵 Music Funeral by Arcade Fire. Written amid personal loss—several band members lost family members before its release—the album is filled with themes of nostalgia, resilience, and the fleeting nature of youth. 📚 Books The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel. A fascinating look at how people think about wealth, investing, and financial decision-making. It's not about formulas but about human behavior and mindset. 💭 AI Prompt 🥣 Gravy Introverts aren't anti-social What people remember the most
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Seven Point Sunday💡
I help you build your portfolio career. Get 7 actionable ideas on Sundays. From a Multi-Grammy & Multi-Emmy Winner, New York Times bestselling author (19 books), ex-J.P. Morgan banker, Navy Vet. Join 10k readers.
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,...
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...
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...