Read time: 1 minute, 354 words. A new reader asked me, "How do you decide what goes into your newsletter?" I think about 7PS like a recording session. Artists don't care where I went to school, who I know, or what recognition I've received. Thatβs how I approach this newsletter. Iβm here to share insights, ideas, and people doing interesting things. Things that help you create your best work. Meet Tricia Smith. Olympic rower turned lawyer & sports leader. She won silver in 1984 before transitioning into law and sports governance. As President of the Canadian Olympic Committee, she champions athlete rights. β‘οΈ Productivity βMarcus Aurelius Ai. Stoic philosophy chatbot mentorship. β π° Passive βPodia - Sell digital products, memberships, and online courses all in one place. No transaction fees, easy setup, and built-in marketing tools. π΅ Music βTapestry by Carole King. She wrote pop songs with her then-husband, Gerry Goffin, crafting hits for other artists. Then, encouraged by James Taylor, she recorded this album, a deeply personal album that redefined the 1970s singer-songwriter movement. π Books βThe Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle. Guide to mindfulness and personal transformation, this book teaches you how to embrace the present moment, overcome anxiety, and cultivate inner peace. β Think about milestones like songwriting, recording, marketing, and distribution. How can AI tools assist in content creation, social media promotion, and reaching new audiences? Provide a structured timeline with key action steps. β π₯£ Gravy βStop talking about all the songs you loveβ βHow to introduce folks - without wasting their timeβ βHow Mick Jagger got his first guitarβ βHow I make a beatβ β
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Read time: 1 minute, 319 words. Artists: Stop downplaying your streaming numbers.Forget streaming income for a second. 53 streams? A packed coffee shop. 2,874? A sold-out club. 25k? A packed arena. 100k? Michigan Stadium 500k? A sprawling outdoor festival. Every stream represents real people connecting with your art. Click here to see this visualized. (I spent a lot of time making this one!) -Kabir Seven Point Sunday - April 13πΌ Portfolio Career Meet John Huston. Renowned filmmaker,...
Read time: 1 minute, 321 words. Stuck in a 9-5 you think is holding you back? What if it's actually your best investor?Your day job might be the most underrated launchpad for your dream career. Free tools, training, mentorship -- and even startup capital -- are hiding in plain sight.ππ½ 7 smart ways to turn your day job into your launchpadYou don't need to quit to start building.-Kabir Seven Point Sunday - April 6πΌ Portfolio Career Meet Hugh Fate. Author, adventurer, dentist, and public...
Read time: 1 minute, 311 words. I'm an artist. I'm also know a lot of artists. Here are a few things I've learned over 15+ years in the arts world: Talent isn't enough. Hustle is key. The starving artist? Thatβs outdated. Success isn't handed out. You build it. Your art doesn't need everyone. It just needs the right someone. So, are you creating opportunities or waiting to be discovered? Letβs talk about how to take control of your creative career.ππ½ These are the 12 wake-up calls every...