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7PS: How to turn down a creative project πββοΈ
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Read time: 1 minute, 353 words. Years ago, I spent months talking with a composer about scoring a video game. When the client finally gave the green light, he emailed to say he could no longer do it. On another project, after months of similar conversations, a different composer also had to bow out. But she called me. So when the next project came along, who do you think I asked first? There's a lesson in how we say no. It depends on who is asking, what the project is, and how much time has already gone into the conversation. Check out the infographic below for how to say no. ββ-Kabir Seven Point Sunday - September 6 β‘οΈ Productivity Check mem - Your work is scattered across your brain and apps. Take notes, save links & websites, or import your knowledge from outside sources. π° Wealth βDecentraland. Buy and lease digital land to businesses or investors. β Read The Method by Isaac Butler. We know a great performance when we see it. But how do actors turn their selves into art? Konstantin Stanislavski asked these very questions. His βsystemβ became The Method and forever transformed American theater. Learn how they became actors: James Dean, Marilyn Monroe, Robert DeNiro. My full review. β Listen to The Marciac Suite by Wynton Marsalis. One of my favorite jazz albums of all-time. Inspired by his experiences at the Marciac Jazz Festival. Gorgeous feel, arrangements, & solos. Favorites: "Armagnac Dreams" & "Sunflowers."β β βImagine you are an AI assistant from the year 2040, designed to help people maximize creativity. How would you advise someone in 2026 to develop innovative thinking habits? Provide insights and techniques. β βHow to schedule like a top filmmakerβ βYour creative process is strange. You're in good company.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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