7PS: 11 brutal career truths for creative people ๐Ÿ”จ

by | Feb 16, 2025

Read time: 1 minute, 291 words.

You follow the rules.

Climb the ladder.

Chase “success.”

But what if everything youโ€™ve been told about your career is wrong?

  • Corporate titles? Golden handcuffs.
  • Most “urgent” tasks? Not actually important.
  • Comfort? The enemy of growth.

I learned these lessons the hard way:
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Leaving a high-paying job in banking to start from scratch.

The toughest part?

Unlearning what I thought I knew.

Your path may look different, but these truths remain the same.

โ€‹These are 11 brutal career truths nobody taught us.

-Kabir

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โ€‹Seven Point Sunday – February 16
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๐Ÿ’ผ Portfolio Career

Meet Peter Williams. Excels in finance, writing, podcasting, and non-profit leadership. From Hong Kong, he balances a corporate job with creative pursuits, showing how to merge multiple passions into a fulfilling career.
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โšก๏ธ Productivity

โ€‹Mailbutler. AI powered smart assistant for Outlook & Gmail. Helps prioritize emails, schedule follow-ups, and manage tasks with ease.โ€‹
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๐Ÿ’ฐ Passive

Consider Qakaa – Marketplace for trading custom digital products. Sell e-books, templates, social media content, or automation scripts to generate passive income.
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๐ŸŽต Music

โ€‹Funeral by Arcade Fire. Written amid personal lossโ€”several band members lost family members before its releaseโ€”the album is filled with themes of nostalgia, resilience, and the fleeting nature of youth.
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๐Ÿ“š Books

โ€‹The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel. A fascinating look at how people think about wealth, investing, and financial decision-making. It’s not about formulas but about human behavior and mindset.
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๐Ÿ’ญ AI Prompt
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What is one personal struggle youโ€™ve faced recently? Now imagine an AI life coach giving you tailored advice on how to navigate it. What actionable steps would it suggest to help you grow and improve?

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๐Ÿฅฃ Gravy

โ€‹Introverts aren’t anti-socialโ€‹

โ€‹9 types of incomeโ€‹

โ€‹What people remember the mostโ€‹

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