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Read time: 1 minute, 275 words. The rock band R.E.M. was at a crossroads in the mid-1990s. The band had defined the alternative rock sound of the 80s & early 90s. But they were in a creative rut. Their signature sound, built on jangly guitars & introspective lyrics, began to feel limiting. β Meet Sarah Burgess. Running coach & property rental. Having many careers is "not as scary as it sounds." Daily schedule: run, zooms, daily quiz show. β β‘οΈ Productivity βContentRadar - Create new content or turn long-form pieces into engaging LinkedIn and X posts that fit your brand and tone with AI. β π° Passive Consider Sixth Street Specialty. Lends to small companies, and uses these funds to drive growth, acquisitions, expansion. Dividend ~10%. This thesis. β π Books Read Turning to Stone by Marcia Bjornerud. The subtle wisdom of rocks. Reveals how rocks are the hidden infrastructure that keep the planet functioning, from sandstone aquifers purifying the water we drink to basalt formations slowly regulating global climate. β π΅ Music Listen to Funky Kingston by Toots and the Maytals. Reggae classic blending soulful rhythms, rock, and funk. Showcases Toots Hibbert's powerful vocals and infectious energy, making it a cornerstone of reggae music and global cultural influence. Favorites: "Pressure Drop" & title track. β π AI Prompt β π₯£ Gravy β11 ways to stay creative every dayβ βEverything you create is a work in progressβ β β
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Read time: 1 minute, 287 words. Authors Kurt Vonnegut & Joseph Heller once attended a party hosted by a billionaire. Vonnegut pointed out that their host made more in a day than Heller had earned from his book Catch-22 in his lifetime. Heller replied, "Yes, but I have something he will never have..." "Enough." I've thought a lot about that word lately. Enough money, enough recognition, enough ambition. What if we all focused a little more on enough?-Kabir PS - Thanks to those of you who...
Read time: 1 minute, 367 words. Do you know who Nathanael Ankeny is?I didn't know about him until 2 weeks ago.Spotify suggested that I listen to his 2023 album. I liked it.So, I created this 5-slide meme that praised his music - and I posted it to Threads. Just because.I don't know this guy. I don't want anything from him.And here's the thing: I find it thrilling to praise a stranger in public. Maybe he'll find this post one day. Perhaps another person will learn about his music and enjoy...
Read time: 1 minute, 310 words. I wrote this article. Harvard Business Review said was one of the 30 most influential in its 100-year history.So, I wrote a follow up article, expecting they'd publish it.Nope. My editor had left. The new editor wanted many edits - and then maybe they'd publish.It got me thinking:Why do I want HBR to publish my piece?So, I stopped sending my articles to HBR & other outlets. ππ½ This is what I do instead. You can try this approach.-KabirSeven Point Sunday -...