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The $1 Million Bet: Why Simple Investing Wins

In 2007, Warren Buffett made a bold bet. He wagered $1 million that an S&P 500 index fund would outperform a portfolio of hedge funds over ten years. Protégé Partners, a small hedge fund, took the challenge. They believed their active strategies could beat the...

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Schedule your pitches – timing matters

Schedule your pitches – timing matters

I'm blessed to receive many requests: “Will you compose? Produce? Distribute? Perform? Write? Invest? Speak? Attend?” It’s flattering and humbling. But there’s one thing that never fails to surprise me: The timing of many of these requests. Every year, I receive a...

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7PS: How REM solved writer’s block 🧩

7PS: How REM solved writer’s block 🧩

Read time: 1 minute, 275 words. The rock band R.E.M. was at a crossroads in the mid-1990s. The band had defined the alternative rock sound of the 80s & early 90s. But they were in a creative rut. Their signature sound, built on jangly guitars & introspective lyrics, began to feel limiting.So they tried something unexpected.Which led to a creative breakthrough.👉🏽 Here’s what they did.You can take this approach when you get stuck. -KabirSeven Point Sunday – October 27 💼 Portfolio Career Meet…

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How REM got out of its creative rut

How REM got out of its creative rut

R.E.M. was at a crossroads in the mid-1990s. The band, which had defined the alternative rock sound of the 80s and early 90s, found themselves in a creative rut after years of non-stop recording and touring. Their signature sound, built on jangly guitars and...

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