Nesting is Best Left to the Birds
Kelli Richards
February 26, 2020
Los Altos Hills Living, February 2020
How remaining in your comfort zone can hold you back…
Spotlight on Children of The Beatles: Acorns and Oaks
Kelli Richards
February 25, 2020
Most people are aware that I am (and always have been) an avid Beatle-ologist from a very young age. One of the things I find particularly fascinating is what’s become of the children of the Beatles — between the four guys, they had 10 biological children in total, and all but George also have stepchildren.
I want to keep this blog relatively brief so allow me to share just a few examples to showcase the talents and passions of these amazing renaissance individuals and what they’re doing in the world as part of their legacy (I may well elect to do a more in-depth article at some point covering all of them).
The one I’ve been closest to myself is Julian Lennon (John’s older son) who is the same age as me; …
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An Attitude of Gratitude Matters Year-Round (Not Just During the Holiday Season)
Kelli Richards
November 21, 2019
Los Altos Hills Living, December 2019
The many proven benefits of gratitude.
Giving Back: The Responsibility of Every Entrepreneur
Kelli Richards
November 21, 2019
Los Altos Hills Living, October 2019
Growing companies have a responsibility to give back. Giving back can come in many different forms – here are a few suggestions for getting started.
Why In-Person Connections Matter More Than Ever
Kelli Richards
November 21, 2019
People call me a ‘super-connector’; I literally make my living connecting people and opportunities to each other and I have a very broad and deep network that I’ve built over many years of establishing long-term trusted relationships. Many of these relationships were developed the old-fashioned way, by having ‘live’ conversations of substance in person or over the phone over time. That said, we live in a fragmented world where more and more we connect through devices and technology (whether via text messaging on our phones, e-mail over the Internet or via Zoom conference calls online).
While these technologies are arguably convenient and time-saving, something has gotten lost in translation. …
A Grammy Winner, A Circus Master, And An Apple Veteran On Career Reinvention
Kelli Richards
November 20, 2019
Los Altos Hills Living, August 2019
Leaving Apple to set out on a new career path wasn’t easy. But as a Silicon Valley native, I found the entrepreneurial spirit I needed to reinvent myself was pretty close at hand…
Live Life Fully and Mindfully — Things Change Quickly
Kelli Richards
November 12, 2019
Most of us coast along in life day-to-day, and we don’t always think and act mindfully in the moment. There are many reasons why it’s important to practice doing so most of the time, but perhaps the biggest one is that things change quickly in life — and often unexpectedly. When you’re mindful, you have fewer regrets when they do. Here are a couple of examples that have happened to me recently. …
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Trend Towards Borrowing vs Buying Books
Kelli Richards
September 17, 2019
In the digital age, many have turned to reading books on Kindles, iPads, and Nook devices among others. Others (including myself) like the feel and smell of reading physical books, folding the corners of meaningful pages to refer back to at a later date, which I often do. However there are several practical challenges when doing so: a) the first is that books have gotten increasingly more expensive (unless you buy them on Amazon and/or used, both of which I often do); b) the second is that you’ve got to have room to store those you want to keep, and c) they’re heavy to carry when you travel, especially if you don’t check bags, which I haven’t done for 20 years.
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Another Slant on Purging Clutter (Digital)
Kelli Richards
August 28, 2019
By now, you must be living under a rock if you haven’t heard about Marie Kondo’s innovative KonMari Method to help people clear out clutter in their homes (and offices); she’s published two best-selling books on the topic, and now has a wildly popular series on Netflix entitled “Tidying Up with Marie Kondo”. Studies have shown that reducing clutter in our homes and environments leads to reduced anxiety levels, enhances relationships, and even increases productivity. But beyond throwing out books, clothes, furniture and other sentimental items you’ve been hanging on to in your living space, have you considered the psychic weight of the clutter that lives in your computer and on your smartphone? …
Exploring the Rivalry and Respect between Paul McCartney & Brian Wilson
Kelli Richards
August 21, 2019
A guy named Jeffrey Stillwell has put together a great video essay focused on the so-called “rivalry” between the Beach Boys and the Beatles; and in particular the relationship between Paul McCartney and Brian Wilson. They were most certainly inspired by each other creatively and each wound up bringing out the best in each other as both are quick to confess. When “Pet Sounds” came out, it blew the minds of the Beatles, and that was a big catalyst to what would become “Sgt Pepper” in terms of musical experimentation — both are still such iconic albums that it’s hard to believe it’s been 50 years (on average) since each was released. This video biopic also chronicles the relationship and interactions between Paul and Brian over the decades, and ultimately the deep respect they have for each other —and it’s worth investing the 20 minutes to watch it.
There’s also a personal tie for me here in a couple of ways. …
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