7PS: 12 wake-up calls every artist needs to hear 🚨


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I'm an artist.

I'm also know a lot of artists.
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Here are a few things I've learned over 15+ years in the arts world:

Talent isn't enough. Hustle is key.

The starving artist? That’s outdated.

Success isn't handed out. You build it.

Your art doesn't need everyone. It just needs the right someone.

So, are you creating opportunities or waiting to be discovered?

Let’s talk about how to take control of your creative career.
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πŸ‘‰πŸ½ These are the 12 wake-up calls every creative person needs to hear.
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-Kabir

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​Seven Point Sunday - March 30
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πŸ’Ό Portfolio Career

Meet Tom Stourton. Actor, comedian, and writer. Known for his creative versatility in television and film, he has blended humor with storytelling in a way that captivates audiences.
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⚑️ Productivity

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πŸ’° Passive

​Turo - Rent out your car.

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🎡 Music

​Star Time by James Brown. Definitive collection of his greatest hits captures the essence of funk and soul. Essential listening for music lovers. Favorites: "Papa's Got a Brand New Bag" & "Super Bad."
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πŸ“š Books

​The Tao of Physics by Fritjof Capra. Explores the parallels between modern physics and Eastern mysticism, encouraging a deeper understanding of the universe.

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πŸ’­ AI Prompt

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I asked GPT-4 to draw a picture of what it thinks my life looks like.

The result? See below.
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It got my music production equipment correct, and even remembered my recent writing projects and musical tastes.
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Try it yourself:
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"Based on what you [GPT] know about me, draw me a picture of what you think my current life looks like."
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πŸ₯£ Gravy

​Art is not a competition​
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​Can solitude be your super power?​
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​Why you should choose the middle seat on a plane​


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