The Entrepreneurial Life of Stephen Mitchell
Writing About My Life, Work, Creativity, and the Daily Effort to Learn, Grow, and Live Better.
In early 2017, soon after moving to Kangaroo Island, I saw an advertisement in the local newspaper (" The Islander ") asking for people interested in becoming a weekly Radio Presenter at 5KIxFM90.7 Community Radio. Within a week I had decided that pop rock from the 1980's onward was going to be my style. It... Continue Reading →
In recent months, I've been grappling with a troubling accusation that haunts me like a persistent shadow. I'd been led to believe that I might be a narcissist. This notion was an opinion given back in mid 2021 by a long-gone acquaintance, someone completely removed from my life - yet it has remained unsettled in... Continue Reading →
If you have seen my Facebook page, you'll see an image I created for my header that reads: GRIT - THE RAW ENDURANCE, PERSEVERANCE, PERSISTENCE AND PASSION THAT KEEPS YOU GOING, DESPITE OBSTACLES. I read this somewhere and decided it needed to be an extra mantra in my life. Because sometimes life is tough to... Continue Reading →
In 2010 I experienced a severe bout of Vertigo after an unusual workplace incident. I was leaning forward over an office bin, then abruptly turned my head left and upwards to speak to someone. In that moment, my inner-ear rolled out of position, and as I collapsed it felt like the world was constantly spinning... Continue Reading →
Over the last few months you would have noticed I have been reading and writing and working on a journey to rediscover myself, to rewire my brain, and conquer the anxiety and self-induced stress that have held me captive. In this pursuit, I stumbled upon The Four Agreements, which have become my guiding light through... Continue Reading →
Well, isn't it funny that the MayoClinic is telling us to laugh our stress away ? They say it's not a joke, but the benefits of laughter are no laughing matter. So, let's break it down with a smile: Short-term laughter is like a quick stress-busting superhero. It gets your heart pumping, your lungs working,... Continue Reading →
In the last week of 2007 my dutiful wife handed me a short, straightforward to-do list prior to Christmas day. Of the multitude of things, she had highlighted the one thing I hesitate to go near → my BBQ! The neglected grill hadn't seen the light of day or had a proper cleaning since Sarah... Continue Reading →
It's 1:00am and I am still writing articles. I do this, I enjoy it so much that I sometimes forget to sleep. It's sadly true. With a good music on beside me, I tip-tap-type away because I enjoy releasing my thoughts, my ideas, and all the learnings I have acquired from lots of reading to... Continue Reading →
This guide aims to empower entrepreneurial parents to take control of their finances. Managing finances effectively is crucial for every family, especially for entrepreneurial parents who navigate the challenges of running a business while raising children. This article explores and explains ten simple yet effective steps to help entrepreneurial mothers and fathers save more money.... Continue Reading →
The Entrepreneurial Life of Stephen Mitchell 