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Seven Point Sunday💡by Kabir Sehgal

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 (21 books), ex-J.P. Morgan banker, Navy Vet. Join 10k readers.

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7PS: Before you assume the worst 😠

Read time: 1 minute, 322 words. Archbishop Desmond Tutu was in Florida, after a stop at Boston Rotisserie Chicken. His friend was driving. A car suddenly cut across the lanes. They nearly crashed. His friend was shaken and angry. But Archbishop Tutu didn’t assume the driver was careless or selfish. He wondered if they were rushing to the hospital. Maybe a baby was coming. Maybe someone they loved was sick. 👉🏽 Here’s how to stop assuming the worst ... and taking things personally. -KabirSeven...

about 14 hours ago • 1 min read

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...

8 days ago • 1 min read

Read time: 1 minute, 370 words. It's commencement season. Have you seen Roger Federer’s 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...

15 days ago • 1 min read