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Seven Point Sundayπ‘by Kabir Sehgal
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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...
Read time: 1 minute, 324 words.The holidays can bring anxiety. It's a season of gatherings, where sociability is celebrated. But for some of us, the idea of attending events & meeting folks is overwhelming. In a world that values outgoing personalities, it's OK to be introverted. Many artists are shy. The Economist writes, "Shyness & creativity often go hand in hand." Being peculiar or reserved isn't a flaw. It's part of what makes us unique. So this season (and every season!), if you'd...
Read time: 1 minute, 348 words. One man feels a trunk and says, "It's a snake."Another touches a leg and insists, "No, it's a tree."A third holds the tail. "You're both wrong. It's a rope." They all touched the same elephant.But each one was convinced the others were wrong. The parable of the blind men and the elephant shows this:We argue not because we're wrong but because we're only seeing part of the picture. Research shows we spend 2.8 hours a week in conflict mostly because we see the...