Read time: 1 minute, 244 words. In 2007, Warren Buffett made a bold bet. He wagered $1 million that an S&P 500 index fund would outperform a portfolio of hedge funds over 10 years. A small hedge fund took the challenge. They believed their active strategies could beat the broader market. Buffett had confidence in his low-cost, passive approach. ππ½ Here's who won the betβ Hope it helps. -Kabir β Meet Ronald Read. Janitor, gas station attendant. He quietly amassed $8 million fortune via frugal living & stocks. β β‘οΈ Productivity βPodbooster - Automates the creation of all the marketing content you need by listening to your episode.β π° Passive βNeighbor - Rent out extra storage space. π Books βBeaverland: How One Weird Rodent Made America by Leila Philip. Explores the historical significance of beavers in North America, delving into how they've shaped landscapes, economies, & cultures. β π΅ Music βNavidad! An Afro-Peruvian Jazz Christmas by Gabriel Alegria Afro-Peruvian Sextet. Infuses classic holiday music with Latin rhythms, bringing a refreshing & joyful twist to traditional tunes. Favorites: "White Christmas" & "The Little Drummer Boy." π AI Prompt β π₯£ Gravy βHow to shine as a panelistβ
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Read time: 1 minute, 240 words. You probably don't know your great-grandfatherβs name. Most people don't.Thatβs how fast we're forgotten. Yet we hustle for titles, targets, and trophies. After years in banking, Iβve watched people trade time for a legacy that never remembers them. So what actually lasts? ππ½Here's what stands the test of time. -Kabir Seven Point Sunday - July 6πΌ Portfolio Career Meet Warren Hellman. Private equity investor, philanthropist, and founder of the Hardly Strictly...
Read time: 1 minute, 295 words. Iβve written 21 books, and author Kurt Vonnegutβs storytelling rules made a lasting impact on how I write. In just 4 minutes, he reveals why Cinderella and Star Wars follow the same shape.You'll learn how to build momentum, raise the stakes, and land a powerful ending. (You can apply these tips to more mundane writing projects too!)It's simple, strange, and unforgettable.ππ½ Check these 5 lessons from Vonnegut that will sharpen your writing -Kabir Seven Point...
Read time: 1 minute, 396 words. "Never go into business with family," they say. But I built a creative life by doing exactly that...with my parents.12 books and 3 albums with my mom.A book, film, and album with dad.ππ½ Check these 5 tips for making art with elders.Especially if you want to honor them while they're still here.Start small.Go deep.And learn how to turn their wisdom into something lasting. -Kabir Seven Point Sunday - June 21πΌ Portfolio Career Meet Lawrence Clarke Powell....