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Read time: 1 minute, 308 words. I went to KFC the other day (don't judge). All for a recipe that was rejected more than 1,000 times before it found a home. Colonel Sanders didn't catch the wave early in his life. Success isn't about catching the first wave. ππ½ Here's a 4-part framework to help you do just thatβ πΌ Portfolio Career Meet Terri-Lynn Williams-Davidson. Lawyer, musician, and Indigenous rights advocate. She uses art and law to preserve and celebrate the traditions of the Haida Nation. β‘οΈ Productivity βBeeper - all your chats in one app. β π° Passive Consider Buy Nothing. No-strings-attached community where you can exchange goods for free. β π΅ Music βWe Gather Together: Jazz Hymns for Thanksgiving by Gwen Hughes. Jazzy reimaginations of familiar hymns will put you in the Thanksgiving spirit. Put this album on as you cut the potatoes, pour the gravy, & fill the void during awkward conversations with family... β π Books βThe Well-Spoken Thesaurus by Tom Heehler. Includes over 200 words, arranged in easy-to-use categories, such as "positive emotions," "negative emotions," "intellectual terms," and "descriptive terms." Each entry includes a definition, synonyms, antonyms, and usage examples. β π AI Prompt π₯£ Gravy β β
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Read time: 1 minute, 284 words.At the beginning of every year, I kind of disappear. I delete social media & messenger apps on my phone.I automate my social media postings. I make the time so I can write, compose, produce. I'm a big believer in this app, which helps me vanish. With focus, everything feels possible.-Kabir Seven Point Sunday - January 4πΌ Portfolio Career Meet Soulaima Gourani. Tech exec, solopreneur, board member. She has to push against the idea that being multi-dimensional...
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...