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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. βHere are 7 ways you can create, share, & leverage positive gossip. -Kabir β Meet Ruth Simmons. Professor, author, university president. "I am not the person I was supposed to be. Rather, I am the person that I dreamed of becoming." β‘οΈ Productivity βOmniflow - supercharges your product development journey from ideation, design, development till release with AIβ π° Passive Consider Corning. High tech glass and ceramics. Supplies materials for tablets, smartphones, etc. Tech stock that offers dividend. This thesis. π΅ Music βBrisket for Breakfast by Joe Alterman featuring Houston Person. Live album of this pianist & saxophonist playing down-home songs like "You Are My Sunshine" & "Namely You." β π Books βRange by David Epstein. Generalists, rather than specialists, often excel in a rapidly changing world. Through stories from sports, business, and science, he explores how having a wide range of skills can be an asset and how thinking broadly fosters innovation. π AI Prompt β π₯£ Gravy βEven Taylor Swift struggles with the need for approval βThe modern path to stardomβ βA day in the life of Erik Satieβ β
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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. Thatβs how I approach this newsletter. Iβm 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 upβanswering 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.ππ½ These are the 17 micro habits that...
Read time: 1 minute, 291 words. You follow the rules. Climb the ladder. Chase "success." But what if everything youβve 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...