7PS: How not to be famous πŸ₯Έ


Read time: 1 minute, 387 words.

I don't want to be famous.

I know that may sound odd or disingenuous.

Given that I write a newsletter and post to social media every day.

But that's the price of having some relevancy in today's attention economy.
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So, yes I want the reach for my creative projects.
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But fame is not always the gift people think it is.
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It comes with interruptions.

Expectations.

And a tax on your time.

Maybe there's a skill in learning how to be seen without becoming public property.

πŸ‘‰πŸ½ Check the infographic below to learn the subtle art of not becoming famous.

​​-Kabir
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PS - RIP Ted Turner, Bobby Cox. Tough week for Braves fans. I grew up revering the team that they built. I shared my reflections after the Braves won the World Series in 2021.
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Seven Point Sunday - May 10
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πŸ’Ό Portfolio Career

​Ipsitaa Khullar. Behavioral scientist, singer/songwriter, actress. She debuted in the Indian music industry while she was a student at LSE. "Dual careerism is less about doing everything at once than about learning what each season of your life is asking you to prioritize." Her daily schedule.
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⚑️ Productivity

​Fathom - AI meeting assistant that records, transcribes, and summarizes Zoom calls automatically.
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πŸ’° Wealth

Rent an Underused Asset - Look for something you already own that sits idle: parking space, camera gear, tools, storage space, or driveway. List it on a marketplace designed for that specific asset and let demand, not effort, do the work. Turn sunk costs into optional income without adding complexity.
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πŸ“š Books

​The Almanack of Naval Ravikant by Eric Jorgenson. Mental models on wealth, leverage, and long-term thinking. Useful if you want first principles instead of tactics. I reviewed book.
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🎡 Music

​The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill by Lauryn Hill. Recorded during a turbulent creative period, the album blends hip-hop, soul, reggae, and gospel while addressing fame, faith, love, and self-definition. One of the few debut albums to define an entire era.
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πŸ’­ AI Prompt

Write a one-page description of a life I would never admit I want. What makes it appealing, and what story do I tell myself about why it is "not me"?​
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πŸ₯£ Gravy

​Are you making a difference in the world?​

​7 weekend projects that build wealth​
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​The cost of appreciation?​


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