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Read time: 1 minute, 316 words. A Navy Commanding Officer once told me, β Meet Heather McGowan. Future-of-work strategist, keynote speaker, and author who helps leaders adapt to rapid change. Her talks emphasize how learning agility is the new competitive advantage. A designer by training, she now bridges academia, corporate innovation, and entrepreneurship. β‘οΈ Productivity βWritely. Helps you with everyday writing. Whether it's paraphrasing, summarizing, or generating new ideas. β π° Passive βThe Prudent Speculator. High-performance dividend stock newsletter. Ideal for long-term investors who want a value-centric lens and regular income. π΅ Music βOne in a Million by Aaliyah. This 1996 album marked a sonic shift with Timbaland's futuristic beats and Missy Elliott's lyrical edge. R&B became cool, subtle, and complex. Standouts include "If Your Girl Only Knew" and the title track. β π Books βThe Maverick's Museum by Blake Gopnik. Riveting portrait of Albert Barnes, doctor, antiseptic pioneer, and America's first great modern art collector. Born in a Philadelphia slum, Barnes amassed an iconic collection (181 Renoirs, 69 CΓ©zannes, 59 Matisses, 46 Picassos) not for elites, but for everyday workers. Visionary who challenged art world gatekeepers with both intellect and intensity. β Analyze my chord progression and suggest alternative harmonizations based on classical and jazz theory. Include modal interchange, secondary dominants, and voice leading tips to make the progression more dynamic. β βThis might be the best advertisement in historyβ βDon't trust anyone blindlyβ βSteve Jobs as a nervous wreckβ β β
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Seven Point Sundayπ‘
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, 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....