7PS: Why bankers should be soldiers πŸͺ–


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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.
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πŸ‘‰πŸ½ Why bankers (and other professionals) should become soldiers​
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-Kabir
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PS - My new blues EP coming soon...​
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Seven Point Sunday - May 24
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πŸ’Ό Portfolio Career

​James Clear – 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.
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⚑️ Productivity

​Freedom – Cross-device blocker that removes entire categories of distraction for set periods of time. Useful if your problem isn’t organization but impulse control.
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πŸ’° Wealth

​Turo – Peer-to-peer car rental marketplace. Even if you never list, useful case study in turning depreciation into yield.

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πŸ“š Books

​The Personal MBA by Josh Kaufman. Overview of how businesses actually work, from value creation to pricing and cash flow.

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🎡 Music

​Mezzanine by Massive Attack. Built around dark, minimal production and heavy use of sampling, the album helped define trip-hop’s shift from groove to atmosphere. Its influence shows up everywhere from film scores to modern electronic music.

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πŸ’­ AI Prompt

Imagine I am banned from pursuing anything that looks impressive to others. What projects, goals, or paths still feel worth doing if no one ever notices?​
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πŸ₯£ Gravy

​You think you get it​

​Quit overthinking and decide in seconds​

​Why do your emails get ignored?​


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