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All summer, I’ve been doing this one little thing.
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I swim over to the lifeguard stand, smile, and say:
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“Thanks for guarding my life.”

It always gets a laugh.
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But more than that, it makes someone feel seen.

Same with tipping the mailman.
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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.
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The fastest man alive paused to acknowledge someone in the background.

And it hit me:
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What if true leadership isn’t about speed…
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But about the power of the pause?

👉🏽 Discover how slowing down can elevate your influence​

-Kabir

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​Seven Point Sunday – August 3
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💼 Portfolio Career

Meet Arthur L. Carter whose path defies categorization. He began in investment banking, went on to found newspapers like The New York Observer, and later became a sculptor, poet, and professor at NYU.

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⚡️ Productivity

​Focusmate. Virtual co-working tool that matches you with an accountability partner for timed sessions. Simple, surprisingly effective, and ideal for breaking procrastination or creating structure when working solo.

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💰 Passive

​Teachable – If you have expertise in writing, design, productivity, or another skill, you can package it into a 30-minute course. Once it’s live, generate recurring income as learners enroll.
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🎵 Music

​Remain in Light by Talking Heads is a landmark album blending rock with Afrobeat and ambient textures. Tracks like “Once in a Lifetime” and “Crosseyed and Painless” turn existential questioning into danceable anthems. Inventive, brainy, and full of pulse.

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📚 Books

​The Art of Clear Thinking by Hasard Lee draws on his experience as a U.S. Air Force fighter pilot to explain how to make better decisions under pressure. With practical frameworks and high-stakes storytelling, this book is ideal for anyone looking to strengthen their decision-making and stay calm in chaos.

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💭 AI Prompt

I share an office fridge with six people. Things keep going missing or spoiling. Please design a simple system using colors, labels, or shared rules to reduce confusion, waste, and passive-aggressive notes.
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​🥣 Gravy

​A year from now, you’ll realize this​

​How to visualize your music’s reach​

​How this filmmaker got a celebrity to support her indie documentary​

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