by Kabir Sehgal | Jan 16, 2024 | All, Books
I read this book because I’ve heard a lot about it. I also read it because it’s short (~81 pages), and I was looking for a small read over the holidays. Why not something about zen? Zen In the Art of Archery By Eugen Herrigel Though this book is brief, it’s rich (and...
by Kabir Sehgal | Jan 14, 2024 | All, Seven Point Sunday
Read time: 1 minute, 311 words. Winter teaches us to appreciate the simple joys in life. Like finding the perfect cozy spot on the couch… And refusing to move until spring. -Kabir Seven Point Sunday – January 14 💼 Portfolio Career Meet Matt Levy....
by Kabir Sehgal | Jan 13, 2024 | All, Books
Today seems like a good day to share this. This is a picture of Ambassador Andrew Young and me in 2011. Ambassador Young served as a top aide to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Congressman, Ambassador to the United Nations, Mayor of Atlanta. He’s also my Godfather,...
by Kabir Sehgal | Jan 13, 2024 | All
I’ve gotten my phone usage down to ~2 hours/day. This is down from my average ~5 hours in recent months. I spend these 3 extra hours per day: practicing guitar (~30 mins/day) reading books (~50 pages/day) Writing blog entries such as this one. How did I lessen my...
by Kabir Sehgal | Jan 12, 2024 | All, Music
1. Why are you a musician? I am a musician to do what I have no choice doing, play music. Being a musician I am healthy, free, fulfilled. 2. Who inspired your musical inspirations? My musical inspirations are Malcolm X, Prince, Nikola Tesla, Hendrix, Mandela, Stevie...
by Kabir Sehgal | Jan 8, 2024 | All, Music
Should AI algorithms be allowed to scrape music? This heavy question is at the heart of an ongoing battle. The Music Industry vs. Silicon Valley I wonder who wins this one… (My bet is on the techies) Venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) argues that...
by Kabir Sehgal | Jan 7, 2024 | All, Seven Point Sunday
Read time: 1 minute, 325 words. Hello, Pro Tools. We meet again. Time to make more music… -Kabir Seven Point Sunday – January 7 💼 Portfolio Career Meet Soulaima Gourani. She does a bunch of things at the “same” time. It hasn’t...
by Kabir Sehgal | Jan 5, 2024 | All
I think a lot about productivity. And I relentlessly try to optimize my schedule so that I’m spending my time on what matters most to me. It’s the beginning of the year, and I usually go underground and work. Before I do that, I want to share with you how...
by Kabir Sehgal | Jan 5, 2024 | All, Portfolio Career
Meet Soulaima Gourani. She’s a multi-careerist based in California. I met Soulaima via the World Economic Forum. She has worked in many roles, as you’ll discover. But what I most appreciate is how she’s a community builder. She hosts regular salons...
by Kabir Sehgal | Dec 31, 2023 | All, Seven Point Sunday
Read time: 1 minute, 324 words. Let’s save you a tipsy Google: Here are the lyrics for Auld Lang Syne to sing at your New Year’s Party. Be impressed: If anyone knows all these words by heart. Waiting for your boss to tell you your New Years...
