The Entrepreneurial Life of Stephen Mitchell
Writing About My Life, Work, Creativity, and the Daily Effort to Learn, Grow, and Live Better.
Recently I researched the different types of entrepreneurial mindsets, specifically how their focus and choices were based on a unique mindset. FirstRepublic state that the characteristics include a sense of "independence, passion, visionaries, innovators, resilient and tenacious-ness" - all attributes we aspire to not only having, but also projecting. So our very presence shows how... Continue Reading →
Prelude I began blogging back in 1999 with a tonne of ideas. When I wrote a lot of article-titles with one-line-descriptions, but never completed the articles. With the advent of ChatGPT, I am now able to expand on my ideas. This piece was born from a statement I wrote way back in 2006. It is... Continue Reading →
Whilst my last article was a light-handed look at the individual characteristics of twelve entrepreneurs, I have found their actually are ten different types of entrepreneurs. You will notice that some of us meet multiple types, some only one or two, and the bonus we wish we could be. Either way, take a close look... Continue Reading →
I am. I can. I will. This is just a moment. About five weeks ago I posted on Facebook how my broken ankle is impacting on my mental health, my inner turmoil with a lot of other factors happening in my life, plus the displeasure of not having an income from my small-business. I also... Continue Reading →
In the hustle and bustle of our fast-paced lives, it's all too common to let life's little pleasures slip through our fingers unnoticed. Sometimes the chaos that often engulfs our daily routines might make all the chores involved seem like an overwhelming task. As we wander through the familiar clutter of our homes, a jumble... Continue Reading →
Life has a funny way of throwing us unexpected challenges that can knock us off our feet—sometimes quite literally. How do I know this? I woke up on the 25th June 2023, ready to conquer the world, only to realise that I not only have a broken ankle , but also my normal day job... Continue Reading →
As I sit here reminiscing about the past, I can't help but smile, all thanks to the infectious energy of my now 8-year-old son who has a knack for injecting life with a playful attitude. It's amazing how children can inspire us to embrace the joy in the simplest of things. Cast your mind back... Continue Reading →
Entrepreneurship is a thrilling adventure filled with endless opportunities, where you chart your own course to success. Prepare for the exciting journey ahead! First and foremost, discard the notion of a one-size-fits-all formula for entrepreneurship. Instead, focus on finding what uniquely suits YOU. Now, let's explore the six essential REAL ingredients for entrepreneurial greatness: Resilience:... Continue Reading →
I recently found myself trapped in a relentless cycle of negativity, self-deprecation, and an overwhelming inability to genuinely feel good about myself. Each day seemed like an uphill battle against my own thoughts and beliefs. I knew how and why I had spiraled into this disheartening state, but for the longest time battled to remedy... Continue Reading →
The Entrepreneurial Life of Stephen Mitchell 