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Years ago, I spent months talking with a composer about scoring a video game.

When the client finally gave the green light, he emailed to say he could no longer do it.

On another project, after months of similar conversations, a different composer also had to bow out.

But she called me.

So when the next project came along, who do you think I asked first?

There’s a lesson in how we say no.

It depends on who is asking, what the project is, and how much time has already gone into the conversation.
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When there’s a real relationship or a lot of investment involved, I pick up the phone.

Check out the infographic below for how to say no.

​​-Kabir
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Seven Point Sunday – September 6
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💼 Portfolio Career​
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Meet Dennis Sy. Artist, producer, IT professional. “Every muse can be a jealous calling.” His schedule: Starbucks, deliverables, creative cave & “me time.”
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⚡️ Productivity

Check mem – Your work is scattered across your brain and apps. Take notes, save links & websites, or import your knowledge from outside sources.

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💰 Wealth

​Decentraland. Buy and lease digital land to businesses or investors.

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📚 Books

Read The Method by Isaac Butler. We know a great performance when we see it. But how do actors turn their selves into art? Konstantin Stanislavski asked these very questions. His “system” became The Method and forever transformed American theater. Learn how they became actors: James Dean, Marilyn Monroe, Robert DeNiro. My full review.

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🎵 Music

Listen to The Marciac Suite by Wynton Marsalis. One of my favorite jazz albums of all-time. Inspired by his experiences at the Marciac Jazz Festival. Gorgeous feel, arrangements, & solos. Favorites: “Armagnac Dreams” & “Sunflowers.”​

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💭 AI Prompt

​Imagine you are an AI assistant from the year 2040, designed to help people maximize creativity. How would you advise someone in 2026 to develop innovative thinking habits? Provide insights and techniques.

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🥣 Gravy

​How to schedule like a top filmmaker​
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​12 brutal truths I learned from being a solopreneur​

​Your creative process is strange. You’re in good company.​

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