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7PS: 1,239 Ideas & Counting πŸ’‘

7PS: 1,239 Ideas & Counting πŸ’‘

Read time: 1 minute, 331 words. I’ve written this newsletter for 177 consecutive weeks. Let’s do some math.177 editions x 7 ideas a week = 1,239 total ideas that I’ve shared over ~3.5 years. I’ve talked about my music or books ~62 times or 5%.I’m not trying to convince you that I’m holier than thou (I’m not). This newsletter earns ~200 signups per month.Folks aren’t joining to learn about my projects.People don’t watch TV for the ads. The key to growth is creating value. If you’re trying to…

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The vinyl revival has gone mainstream

The vinyl revival has gone mainstream

The vinyl revival has gone mainstream.It was bound to happen. Where there is money to be made, the large players will gather…The vinyl revival, now in its second decade, is attracting buyers across generations, genders, and genres. 25-34-year-olds in America are...

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7PS: Never wait for an appointment again πŸ‘¨πŸΎβ€βš•οΈ

7PS: Never wait for an appointment again πŸ‘¨πŸΎβ€βš•οΈ

Read time: 1 minute, 259 words. My dad arrived early for his 9 AM doctor’s appointment. But the doctor made him wait until 9:45 AM.Dad didn’t like that he had to wait so long.πŸ‘‰πŸ½ So, this is what he did. Now when dad arrives, the doctor waits outside to greet him.(You could try this with service providers.)Hope it helps.-Kabir Seven Point Sunday – October 13 πŸ’Ό Portfolio Career Meet Marion Keisker. She was first to record Elvis Presley. She was a radio show host and later joined the US Air…

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How to handle service providers that make you wait

Many years ago, my dad arrived early for his 9 am doctor's appointment. But the doctor made him wait until 9:45 AM. Dad didn't like that he had to wait so long. But dad didn't yell or get angry. He returned back to his office. At the time, he worked at an engineering...

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How to avoid meetings

When I worked in banking, everyone was a phone call away. If my New York-based client had a problem with a deal in Indonesia, I'd call my colleague in Jakarta. My colleague would pick up. And we'd solve the problem immediately. Money never sleeps. Years later, when I...

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