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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...
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 19πΌ Portfolio Career Meet Hanneke...
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 insightsβfrom 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. Donβt let your content gather digital dust. Repurpose like a...