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Read time: 1 minute, 319 words. Your big break is already in motion. You just can't see it yet. Take pop star Chappell Roan. But before that? Years of false starts, a lost record deal, and waiting tables to fund her dream. Her "overnight success" was anything but overnight. If you're in the grind, wondering when your moment will come...trust the process. ππΎ Hereβs how Roan turned setbacks into a breakthrough. β Meet Stewart Butterfield. Entrepreneur, designer, & co-founder of Slack. Before building one of the world's most popular workplace communication platforms, he created Flickr, a pioneering photo-sharing site. A lesson in adapting to unexpected opportunities and leveraging creativity in the tech space. β‘οΈ Productivity βReclaim - AI-powered scheduling assistant that helps optimize your calendar by automatically finding the best time for meetings, deep work, & personal habits. β π° Passive βRealtyMogul - Real estate crowdfunding platform that lets you invest in commercial properties with lower capital requirements. This is an alternative way to gain exposure to real estate without managing properties directly. β π΅ Music βHoli Project: Colors and Celebration by Amaan and Ayaan. New music for the festive season. Traditional and remixed numbers to get you in the spirit. Features vocalist Malini Awasthi. We listened to this as we played Holi! π Books βThe Creative Act: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin. The legendary music producer shares insights on creativity, mindfulness, and artistic expression. His wisdom applies to anyone seeking a more creative life. β β π₯£ Gravy βHow an architectural wonder turned into a masterpieceβ βHow I stopped being shy after 20+ yearsβ 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, 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...