Stephen Mitchell | Life Lessons, Creativity & Personal Growth
Observations on Being a Weekend Father, Creating New Memories and Figuring Life Out
Me, I make decisions on a moment by moment basis. Meaning that if things change, then I change. I can adapt to almost any situation, and usually without much contemplation. I find this a good trait, yet some people think it means I am two-faced. Yeah, I can see that, but they see this as... Continue Reading →
The WWW holds an ever-increasing plethora of web sites that help us do almost everything! Yet there must be just one, JUST ONE WEB SITE, that means the world to you. I had to take a long look at all the sites I find myself using for various reasons, but in the end I kept... Continue Reading →
Over the last ten years things have changed immensely in my life. In the early days of my internet life I spend many days and nights hacking, stripping and rewriting code - it's how I've learnt. I no longer spend so much time writing code, though it is still a passion. I still enjoy coding... Continue Reading →
To understand where this article began, please read 'City of Blinding Lights (Part 1)' Back in my mid-20's I started looking at property as a viable money maker. But I was unemployed, non financial and, most importantly, didn't have a credit rating at any bank. So it was a pipe-dream that I kept to myself,... Continue Reading →
First let me explain the choice of title: Yes, it is U2 song. I started listening to it just as I was putting this article to paper. It is so apt, at least the title. Reason 2 explains how and why. Often the city lights blind us from seeing the right way. But sometimes they... Continue Reading →
In Chris Garrett's latest article, he asks: Do you deserve your social media followers? Here is my response: This seems to be the way of the current state of the WWW. A billion voices attempting to shout louder than the next, all asking for something yet giving very little in return. We are all guilty... Continue Reading →
Some days my creative advertisements and logos take forever to be extracted from my mind - and even longer to draw on paper. This is not for lack of ideas - but because I'm not sure the first, second, third and forth idea are what the client wants. I have devised 5 simple methods of... Continue Reading →
At some point in our lives, we endure working in a cubicle environment. It's during this time that we discover why working as a solo proprietor is the popular choice for many people who purchase and run small-businesses. Here are eight reasons I have observed from many years working between fibrecore petitions. Noise: Why do... Continue Reading →
Like many entrepreneurial types, I slide easily into despondency when things don’t pan out as hoped, and self-pity can creep in fast. I don’t smoke or drink much, so music has become my chosen distraction from the harder parts of the day. When I play these tracks, I feel energised and focused - typing faster,... Continue Reading →
Your mission , should you wish to accept, is relatively simple. Yet I have devised 3 stages to allow the shy to also participate. Stage 1. Smile at someone new today. Maybe just nod. Men, tip your hat. Ladies, your smile will be enough for any man! Stage 2. Say Hello, loud & proud, so... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
[…] 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…