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7PS: The Art of Pitching (Hint: Timing Matters)β°
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Read time: 1 minute, 258 words. I'm blessed to receive many requests: Will you compose/produce/distribute/perform/write/invest/speak/attend... It surprises but doesn't shock me how many requests I receive on holidays. Here's how many email inquiries came in:
And let me tell you about weekends :) ππΎ Instead of pitching on special days, try this insteadβ You'll never inadvertently send the message that your needs take priority over someone else's downtime. Hope it helps. -Kabir β Meet Majora Carter. Urban revitalization specialist, nonprofit founder, radio host. "I got into this work completely under duress." β β‘οΈ Productivity βPaperGen - Fully-referenced, charted, long-form papers with one click. β π° Passive βRoofstock - Buy single-family rental properties that are already leased, creating rental income. π Books βThe Country of the Blind by Christopher Brookmyre. Captivating memoir explores his journey with vision loss, examining blindness through personal experience, history, and culture. Thought-provoking look at adaptability, identity, & resilience that challenges common perceptions of disability. β π΅ Music Listen to We Gather Together: Jazz Hymns for Thanksgiving by Gwen Hughes. Reimagines hymns in a way that's nostalgic &fresh, perfect for setting a reflective and festive atmosphere during Thanksgiving. Favorites: "Holy Holy Holy" & title track. π AI Prompt β π₯£ Gravy βWhy artists createβ βHow to turn a comb into a masterpieceβ β
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Read time: 1 minute, 320 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 acclaimed artists are shy. Elvis Presley was a loner. 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...
Read time: 1 minute, 311 words.Ever noticed how some leaders don't use the products they create? Silicon Valley execs send their kids to schools that minimize screen time. Social media CEOs rely on large teams to manage their own accounts.I know Coca-Cola execs who don't drink Coke. Then there's Oprah Winfrey. Despite building an empire on television, she barely watches it herself. "I don't have energy coming into my sphere that I'm not consciously inviting in," she says. What kind of energy...
Read time: 1 minute, 235 words.5 formulas to ponder as you wrap your year: Happiness = Results - Expectations Creativity = Curiosity + Constraints Confidence = Experience / Doubts Fulfillment = Contribution + Growth Joy = Traditions x Togetherness -Kabir Seven Point Sunday - December 8πΌ Portfolio Career Meet Ron Finley. Fashion designer & guerilla gardener. Compelling TED talk. β‘οΈ Productivity Deepgram - Convert spoken words into text, making it easier to document ideas, conduct interviews. π°...