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7PS: 11 Career Lessons from Chappell Roan ๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ค
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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. ๐๐พ Hereโs how Roan turned setbacks into a breakthrough. โ 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. โก๏ธ Productivity โReclaim - AI-powered scheduling assistant that helps optimize your calendar by automatically finding the best time for meetings, deep work, & personal habits. โ ๐ฐ Passive โRealtyMogul - 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. โ ๐ต Music โHoli 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! ๐ Books โThe 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. โ โ ๐ฅฃ Gravy โHow an architectural wonder turned into a masterpieceโ โHow I stopped being shy after 20+ yearsโ โ
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