Way back in 2008 there was a website entitled BizThinkThank (Now long dead). Within it I discovered many articles that helped me realise who I am and what I can do with my skills. This article from that site was entitled "The Characteristics of the Entrepreneur", in which was listed the main characteristics that are... Continue Reading →
Reading & Listening to the Pro’ Blogger
Darren Rowse is a fellow Australian blogger who began blogging in 2002, and is best known for his blog ProBlogger.net. I have been reading his articles since 2004. I love his article 10 part series to invigorate blogs. It reminds me that whilst I might write a lot, it doesn't help if I don't publish... Continue Reading →
Avoid Spending Money on Competitions
I made a big error last week and I want you to be aware of how you can avoid it it. Unless you have a deep pocket (lots of phone-money): Do NOT subscribe nor enter into competitions run by WIXAWIN Mobile Entertainment. Read the fine-print very carefully, or suffer like I did. That was a... Continue Reading →
First Time Meeting Adelaide Bloggers
I finally made it to my FIRST MeetUp. The Adelaide Bloggers took over the back room at a local restaurant, one which I've seen a few thousand times from the passenger-seat of a car and bus. But this was the first time we'd stepped inside the doors, let alone looked in the window. I walked... Continue Reading →
10 Best Life Suggestions IMHO
Every day I ponder over ways to improve myself. On occasion I write them down. This is what I came up with today. Some of of them are based on real-world experience, some are observations, and some became life changing for me. Maybe they will be for you also 1. Give Your Enemies What They... Continue Reading →
How to Make $25G in 2Months
I have a habit of writing lengthy and long-winded comments on other people's articles ... then figuring the word-count is worthy of an article upon itself. Therefore this is my response to Darren's article asking "How do I Make Money Fast Blogging?": Various Ways to make $25G's in two months: Buy a game of Monopoly... Continue Reading →
Earth Hour Adelaide
In 2007, 2.2 million people and 2,100 businesses around Sydney (Australia) turned off their lights for Earth Hour. This massive collective effort reduced Sydney's energy consumption by 10.2% for one hour, which is the equivalent effect of taking 48,000 cars off the road for a year. Originating in Sydney in 2007, Earth Hour has now... Continue Reading →
One Billion Killed from Toxic Inhalation
Quit Smoking to Save Just One Life - Yours. (NEW YORK) — Tobacco use killed 100 million people worldwide in the 20th century and could kill one billion people in the 21st unless governments act now to dramatically reduce it, the World Health Organization said in a report Thursday. That's 40 times the total Australian... Continue Reading →
Making Personal Marketing Work
In a recent chat with my wife, we touched on the topic of advertising, particularly my penchant for promoting myself. In essence, I am the product – my hands cradle the camera, and every image bears the mark of my own craftsmanship. I find satisfaction in my skills, experience, and the ongoing pursuit of knowledge,... Continue Reading →
That Time I Built Santa Claus with Foam Blocks
UPDATE 2026: This post is now without the funny photos as my Flickr gallery was deleted in mid 2025 after almost 20 years of uploading images. Their annual subscription made it impossible to keep. What would you do if you had 40 x foam blocks obtained from the packaging of new HP hard-drives? Some might... Continue Reading →
Twenty Two Ways to a Better Flight Path
Excuse me while I have a laugh about a recent article at Flying Solo. It outlines the 22 things you MUST do every day - many that I really would NOT do, not even if you paid me. Let me explain... This is the Flying Solo recipe for bliss and prosperity. Noel has managed to... Continue Reading →
Failing is not Failure
There is only real thing I've gotten out of this post at 37 signals: No one is going to employ me while I continue to use and have... "...curiosity, passion, character, motivation, taste, intuition, writing skills..." "...the ability to make smart value judgments." "... passion and drive ..." "... intellectual curiosity (f)or pondering (and) or... Continue Reading →
[…] with XXY, and alone now, has taught me that my brain is wired differently to most – yet I…
[…] Living with XXY, and alone now, has taught me that my brain is wired differently to most – yet…