The Entrepreneurial Life of Stephen Mitchell
Writing About My Life, Work, Creativity, and the Daily Effort to Learn, Grow, and Be Better.
Good morning! As we welcome 2025, I've decided it's time to properly address:~ rebuilding strength and mobility, plus improving stamina for my window cleaning,~ adjusting the belt-line after too much Xmas chocolate, and ~ enhancing overall wellbeing, one careful step at a time! How I Plan To Improve Myself Some of you may remember way... Continue Reading →
After a late-night scroll through my BlueSky, I stumbled upon a CSS tip from Adam Argyle. It was one of those aha moments, where something so simple can make such a big difference. The issue? First, let me show the tip: Don't:overflow-x: auto;overscroll-behavior: contain;Do:overflow-x: auto;overscroll-behavior-x: contain; Why?The page may feel unresponsive! Trying to vertically scroll... Continue Reading →
The internet has been intermittent over the last few days, which has meant no social media nor other online activities. So I returned to my off-line hobbies: Writing, drawing, reading and thinking about life. Amongst all that, I saw a few sunsets. One bright evening inspired two lines of verse, but the poem remained unfinished... Continue Reading →
Ever since I discovered how useful AI can be, it’s become my secret weapon at work. You know, like a sidekick that’s always got my back—but way less annoying than Robin. First up, I’ve turned AI into my brainstorming buddy. When I’m stuck on blog post ideas, or trying to figure out the next radio... Continue Reading →
I used to feel like I was stuck in neutral, just coasting through life without a clear direction. It was like I was at a buffet of life choices but couldn’t decide what to put on my plate. Sound familiar? Well, I realized that what I was missing was a crucial ingredient: a life mission.... Continue Reading →
Hey there, readers. As I sit here at my trusty computer, reflecting on my journey through the ever-evolving world of blogging, I can't help but feel a mix of emotions - nostalgia for where I began, gratitude for how far I've come, and a sprinkle of optimism for what lies ahead. The journey has been... Continue Reading →
I've added an additional mantra to my current list that has made a huge difference:"DO IT NOW!" This mantra is about doing things right away instead of putting them off. It's so easy to say, "I'll do it later," but that "later" never seems to come, right? When I say "DO IT NOW", I am... Continue Reading →
In 2024, I've come to realize the immense power of embracing a growth mindset. It's not always the easiest path to take, but I've found it to be absolutely crucial for both my happiness and success ↙. Let me delve a bit deeper into why this shift in thinking can make such a significant impact... Continue Reading →
I’ve learnt that how I start my morning sets the tone for the whole day—especially working online, running my own business, juggling creative projects, and wearing a dozen different hats before breakfast. If I don’t take control early, the day tends to take control of me. Over time I’ve built a simple but solid morning... Continue Reading →
The Entrepreneurial Life of Stephen Mitchell 