Read time: 1 minute, 389 words. People with day jobs tell me they don't have time to start something new.I worked at J.P. Morgan.But I wanted to do something new. So I carved out space wherever I could.Lunch breaks at the New York Public Library.I spent 4 years researching.Studied ancient coins in Vietnam. (Part of my job was traveling around the world for transactions)Explored archaeological sites in Bangladesh.Examined the biology of exchange while in the Galapagos. That became Coined: The...
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Read time: 1 minute, 311 words. What if your dream job wasn’t your first one but your second?That’s how I found mine while juggling four detours careers.BankerRecord producer/artist AuthorNavy officerEach role sharpened the others and made me more creative and valuable. Music made me a better exec. Business made me a better artist.Choosing all lanes led me to the job I love. 👉🏽 Learn how it could do the same for you -Kabir Seven Point Sunday - August 10💼 Portfolio Career Meet Nicholas Frankl....
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Read time: 1 minute, 375 words. All summer, I've been doing this one little thing.I swim over to the lifeguard stand, smile, and say:"Thanks for guarding my life." It always gets a laugh.But more than that, it makes someone feel seen. Same with tipping the mailman.Or asking the cashier how their day’s going. My parents taught me to treat service professionals like VIPs. So when I saw Usain Bolt do something similar, I smiled.The fastest man alive paused to acknowledge someone in the...
28 days ago • 1 min read
Read time: 1 minute, 347 words. I used to work out of my bedroom.But it started to resemble a switchboard: cables, gear, chaos.Eventually, I’d had enough.Now I work from my studio, where I'm writing this newsletter.No clutter. No mess.Just clean walls and calm focus.A few books (like this one) and 2 small figurines.Tidy walls, (hopefully) tidy mind.Curious how your workspace could shape your workflow?👉🏽 Let’s explore-Kabir PS - I'm making lots of lofi music. More on this later... Seven Point...
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Read time: 1 minute, 358 words. Disney reused animations.I reuse templates. I've saved my favorite chord changes/music licks, email drafts, and even newsletters - so I don't have to start from scratch. My personal library of creative shortcuts, built over years, reused daily. You can start yours today. Here are 7 contrarian templates that transform how you work. (and nobody's talking about them) 👉🏽 See how to build your own magic. -Kabir Seven Point Sunday - July 20💼 Portfolio Career Meet...
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Read time: 1 minute, 293 words. Most people unwind on the weekend. The wealthy use it to quietly build income streams.You don't need a big budget or a genius idea.Just 4 hours, a laptop, and a plan.I’ve laid out 7 simple projects you can start Friday evening and finish make significant progress by Sunday.Each one moves you closer to financial freedom.👉🏽 Pick one and build your next income stream this weekend. -Kabir Seven Point Sunday - July 13💼 Portfolio Career Meet Christian Rudder....
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Read time: 1 minute, 240 words. You probably don't know your great-grandfather’s name. Most people don't.That’s how fast we're forgotten. Yet we hustle for titles, targets, and trophies. After years in banking, I’ve watched people trade time for a legacy that never remembers them. So what actually lasts? 👉🏽Here's what stands the test of time. -Kabir Seven Point Sunday - July 6💼 Portfolio Career Meet Warren Hellman. Private equity investor, philanthropist, and founder of the Hardly Strictly...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Read time: 1 minute, 295 words. I’ve written 21 books, and author Kurt Vonnegut’s 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.👉🏽 Check these 5 lessons from Vonnegut that will sharpen your writing -Kabir Seven Point...
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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.👉🏽 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 21💼 Portfolio Career Meet Lawrence Clarke Powell....
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