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Read time: 1 minute, 380 words. I've been lucky enough to write books with two of Dr. Martin Luther 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.β ββ-Kabir Seven Point Sunday - January 18 Meet Troy Aikman. He's not just a Hall-of-Fame Quarterback. He also founded a beer company. While he was in the NFL, he also owned a car dealership. I try to feature non-celebrities in this section, to show how having portfolio career is attainable. But Aikman's takes are interesting: "When I objectively evaluate myself, I don't think I'm great at many thingsβ¦So what I've learned is to bet on people more than anything else." β‘οΈ Productivity βWhispertranscribe. Accurate & cost-effective transcription service that converts audio to text with ease. Great for podcasters, journalists, and professionals who need reliable transcriptions.β π° Wealth βKDP (Kindle Direct Publishing). Self-publish ebooks & paperbacks. Amazon's platform lets writers turn ideas into passive income, reaching millions of readers worldwide. π Books βWalk in My Shoes by Andrew Young & Kabir Sehgal (foreword by President Bill Clinton). Andy was an aide to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Ambassador to the United Nations, Congressman, and Mayor. He shares his thoughts & meditations on such important topics as race, civil rights, faith, & leadership. π΅ Music βIn the Court of the Crimson King by King Crimson. Progressive 1969 rock album with a groundbreaking blend of symphonic rock, jazz, and experimental sounds. Its complexity and innovation helped define the genre. Favorites: "21st Century Schizoid Man" & "Epitaph." π AI Prompt β π₯£ Gravy βIf it costs you your peace, it's too expensiveβ βThe art of timingβ βStep into the room, sense the energy?β β β
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Seven Point Sundayπ‘by Kabir Sehgal
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 (21 books), ex-J.P. Morgan banker, Navy Vet. Join 10k readers.
Read time: 1 minute, 300 words.A man stands in front of a locked door he's been trying to open for months. He studies the hinges.He inspects the grain of the wood.He wonders who built it and why. He sketches diagrams.Reads manuals.Asks others what they think is on the other side. What he doesn't do is turn the knob. One day, almost out of frustration, he finally does. The door opens. It was never locked.It was just heavy. Many things we call confusion are actually resistance to effort....
Read time: 1 minute, 284 words.At the beginning of every year, I kind of disappear. I delete social media & messenger apps on my phone.I automate my social media postings. I make the time so I can write, compose, produce. I'm a big believer in this app, which helps me vanish. With focus, everything feels possible.-Kabir Seven Point Sunday - January 4πΌ Portfolio Career Meet Soulaima Gourani. Tech exec, solopreneur, board member. She has to push against the idea that being multi-dimensional...
Read time: 1 minute, 307 words. Joshua Bell played violin in a Washington D.C. subway station.Hardly anyone noticed.Same music he plays in packed concert halls. As the new year begins, keep showing up.Even if the crowd isn't clapping yet.The work still matters. I see you.You send me your projects, your ideas, your sparks.They give me real hope. What are you working on?How may I be of service? I read everything, and I root for you. Happy almost New Year, -KabirSeven Point Sunday - December 28...