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Read time: 1 minute, 302 words. This Memorial Day, we salute those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. But we should also ask how more of us can serve. I was working in banking when I joined the Navy Reserve. My family was against it. But serving overseas showed me the military is looking for skilled professionals. Bankers can brief clearly, make fast decisions, and optimize spending. If you are asking what comes next in life, consider service. The military could become part of your portfolio career. Seven Point Sunday - May 24 βJames Clear β Writer and entrepreneur who built a career by turning one narrow obsession into durable leverage. He combined long-form writing, data-backed ideas, email distribution, and book publishing into a self-owned media business. β‘οΈ ProductivityβFreedom β Cross-device blocker that removes entire categories of distraction for set periods of time. Useful if your problem isnβt organization but impulse control. βTuro β Peer-to-peer car rental marketplace. Even if you never list, useful case study in turning depreciation into yield. β
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Read time: 1 minute, 370 words. It's commencement season. Have you seen Roger Federerβs 2024 commencement address? It went viral for the obvious reasons. It was funny, graceful. But the real lesson wasn't "work hard" or "follow your dreams." It was more contrarian than that: Federer won almost 80% of his matches, but only 54% of his points. Greatness isn't winning every point. It's not letting the last one ruin the next one.As a former speechwriter, I was intrigued to read the story behind...