The Entrepreneurial Life of Stephen Mitchell
Writing About My Life, Work, Creativity, and the Daily Effort to Learn, Grow, and Live Better.
I wanted to share a profound idea with you today, one that struck me during a conversation with our Autistic 11-year-old son. It all started after we discussed one of his meltdowns when he said something that made me ponder: "One and One does NOT always equal TWO!" This got me thinking about how, in... Continue Reading →
I recently saw this smart way of looking at projects, yet saw it as a great way of approaching my own life. Here's my version of it. Everything we do has to be S.M.A.R.T.! Coincidentally this was the name of my first business. OK, it was "s.m. art paper" - I recycled waste paper into... Continue Reading →
Sometimes we take our spouses for granted, believing they will always be there, that there care will be constant, that there attention is always going to be on you, and they will always be at our side. But sometimes us men forget to return the favor. We forget to tell them our love is unconditional,... Continue Reading →
I found a new Hobby: Way back in February I purchased a Tamiya TT-02B 4WD RC Buggy from an Australian distributer . Price was decent, but I learnt a helluva lot within minutes of buying it: I needed to buy the servo, transmitter, battery and hand-controller all seperate. I squirrelled away money for a month... Continue Reading →
In our fast-paced, materialistic world, it is easy to lose sight of what truly matters. While financial stability and romantic partnerships hold their own significance, the importance of family and parenting should never be undermined. As a married man with children myself, I am deeply moved by the undeniable significance of family bonds and the... Continue Reading →
Lots of blogs for entrepreneurs say that having a mentor is important to succeed in life. It sounds great, but in reality, it can be tough to find one. Mentors are a rare find, which is why the question "why" often arises. We all tend to believe our ideas are special and one-of-a-kind, leading us... Continue Reading →
Every day I seek new ways to make or create happiness for myself, or make someone else happy. What I have discovered is its not something that just happens to you, nor is it something you chase after and get in one day. Happiness is something you actively cultivate with your daily habits and practices.... Continue Reading →
Some days we spend too much time waiting for things to happen, but in truth, life does NOT work like that. You, me, we all need to realise that life isn't waiting for each of us to work it out. We need to find the path we want to be on - and take it.... Continue Reading →
An additional benefit of maturity is realising that it will not only improve your standing in the family, it will also improve your connection with your wife. There is no doubt life is better when you have a matter mindset. As someone who's lived through a few seasons of life, you know that a matter... Continue Reading →
The Entrepreneurial Life of Stephen Mitchell 