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
What would you do if you had forty foam blocks from the packaging of new HP hard-drives? Throw them away? That is one choice. That's what people with no imagination, with no interest in staff moral and with no desire to make a difference to their stagnant surroundings might choose to do with these oddly-shaped... 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 →
Pronouncing a Pseudonym
stephentrepreneur is pronounced steve-on-tre-pren-yerrr That's me on the left, with Kelly Noble and Steve Testar. Yes, it is a combination of Stephen and Entrepreneur . Say it aloud. Repeat several times. Then say "Oooh, now I get it!"
Defining Ones Self
About a year back I purchased the book "Flying Solo: How To Go It Alone in Business". Recently I joined their Facebook group - and starting leaving comments. Sadly I discovered on 3 November 2023 that none of the links to the comment page work anymore; I had them removed from here. There were many... Continue Reading →
Finally Able To Build A Lens Hood
Need a Lens Hood, but cannot afford or don't want to spend much money? Then make your own. That's right, print out the Lens Hood PDF's at this site onto paper (or black plastic), and sticky tape together. With a bit of trickery, you could keep them flat and roll them up only when you... Continue Reading →
Break a Habit and Save a Few Dollars
I was addicted to Cola (in each branded variety) for well over twenty years. When I was a teenager, fizzy drinks were not as accessible as they are now, it was only found at parties and events, so the taste was discovered! Now I am more aware of the impact of carbonated drinks on the... Continue Reading →
Seven Steps to Easy Success
How do winners think, what keeps them going? It's not a cakewalk, but these seven keys unlock genuine success. Apply them consistently, even when you've got it all figured out. Sure, it says 'easy,' but let's be real – it's not. It takes hard work, persistence, and the ability to handle adversity without losing your... Continue Reading →