They make us better people!
Family & Friends, CommunityI dare you to watch this one and try to not shed a tear. "Poppie, you need to wear your seatbelt because I would die for you."
Spec lives. Do you buy-in?
Brain DumpWhen spec is defined as the mark of success as percentage points short of perfect, is that your target?
What does a 1-star Yelp review mean?
Brain DumpKnow your audience. Know your Hvcce (tribe), those on the same journey. Work to please your tribe, not the critics.
Hangin’ at the DMV
Brain DumpPeople watching at the local DMV is fun. There are a lot of unhappy people in this world. I wonder if I annoy them because I'm happy and smiling?
Light writing in the man-room
Brain DumpWith the laptop in-hand and business news on the big screens, I'm attempting to zone-out for a while in the man-room. Where is your chill spot in your world where you can stay inside your own mind?
Color brings me happiness, calm
Brain DumpI love chillin' outdoors, and we love having color in our outdoor spaces. What gets you in the right headspace to bring out your creativity?
I’m glad you’re here
Brain DumpWelcome to the KP Insiders community with over 10 thousand of my closest friends. I'd love to hear your feedback on my daily brain dump. Hope you're having a great week. Cheers!
Are you the smartest person in the room?
Brain DumpPushing your crappy, uneducated ideas on the team is not a roadmap to success. Hire smart people and let them do their job. Then, you'll be the best boss in the room.
Do you trust yourself?
Brain DumpI don't read reviews. I don't listen to unsolicited comments. And I don't allow comments on my blog. I trust myself. I trust my research. And I trust my small tribe.my
The perspective of Quantity vs Quality
Brain DumpQuantity of effort versus quality of effort is a daily decision for us. Which is more important to you? It's all in the perspective, right?
Where are all the hustlers?
Brain DumpReaching the right kind of success is a long-game. Hustle works if you only care about tomorrow. Plan - Execute - Reevaluate works if you care about next year, and the year after, and the year after.
I have time for this, not that
Brain DumpI will be here for the conversation, not there. I don't have time to be good, really good, great at this when I need to sacrifice brain cells over there. I'm a storyteller. I'm telling stories at keithparnell.com
I have a question
Brain DumpWe'll have a great conversation after I ask you a question when you ask me a question. Yes. Questions.
Do you fear acknowledging that you don’t know?
Brain DumpIt's okay to not know every answer to every question. It's okay to not be the smartest person in the room. For me, the right answer is, 'What a great question! I'll find out the answer and then follow-up with you.'
Am I under informed?
Brain DumpThe key to the success of my process is to be acceptable to various viewpoints. Good views. Bad views. Right views. Wrong views. All help in shaping my final perspective.
Is trust a necessity?
Brain DumpIf we can't trust those we spend time with, how can we live a peaceful life? If we can't trust those we do business with, how can we have a civilized society?
Diggin’ Seth today
Brain DumpI love listening to Seth. He resets my brain back on the right track. How do you reset?
But I don’t want to play by the rules
Brain DumpI want to do things my way. I don't want to play by the rules, your rules.
Are you an angry restaurant owner?
Brain DumpWith no friends in the restaurant industry, your island could get small.
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Casual & Normal. They’re just real people
Brain DumpPeople always want to hear from you, and about you. Take 30 seconds to talk about your business.
That doesn’t mean it’s right
Brain Dump, KP brandingWhen you find something that doesn't seem kosher, it's okay to doubt it. Sometimes you just have to trust your gut. Go for it. And don't look back!
Android Update Loses Contacts
Brain DumpOccasionally, I lose contact names in (text) Messages on my Samsung Galaxy S21. Does this happen to you when Samsung runs the auto updates?
Human-centered design: An Exceptional User Experience
Brain DumpThe KPIL Intranet's streamlined design provides instant access to content and eliminates visual distractions for better concentration.
Do you listen to FM Radio anymore? [video]
Brain Dump, KP brandingAre FM & AM radio stations going the way of Blockbuster, Circuit City, and the Post Office who didn't reinvent themselves?
How to get shit done
Brain Dump, KP brandingThe will to find an answer and having no fear of making a mistake, will help get shit done.