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7PS: 9 Uncomfortable Lessons from Dr. King's Inner Circle π¬
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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.
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