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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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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 (19 books), ex-J.P. Morgan banker, Navy Vet. Join 10k readers.
Read time: 1 minute, 312 words. When I became a music producer, it wasn't just about finding the right reverb or perfect mix. It was about showing upβanswering messages, keeping my word, & calling people when I didn't need anything. The habits I learned in the Navy set me apart. Running toward problems, not away. Owning mistakes without excuses. Asking the hard questions, even when it's uncomfortable. Those things matter more than gear or audio plugins.ππ½ These are the 17 micro habits that...
Read time: 1 minute, 291 words. You follow the rules. Climb the ladder. Chase "success." But what if everything youβve been told about your career is wrong? Corporate titles? Golden handcuffs. Most "urgent" tasks? Not actually important. Comfort? The enemy of growth. I learned these lessons the hard way: Leaving a high-paying job in banking to start from scratch. The toughest part? Unlearning what I thought I knew. Your path may look different, but these truths remain the same. These are 11...
Read time: 1 minute, 263 words. Gossip. Usually negative, right? But what if it wasn't? What if gossip could actually be positive? Imagine a workplace where people talk about each other's wins. It's not just possible -- it's contagious. Here are 7 ways you can create, share, & leverage positive gossip. -Kabir Seven Point Sunday - February 9πΌ Portfolio Career Meet Ruth Simmons. Professor, author, university president. "I am not the person I was supposed to be. Rather, I am the person that I...