The Entrepreneurial Life of Stephen Mitchell
Writing About My Life, Work, Creativity, and the Daily Effort to Learn, Grow, and Live Better.
I regularly make slight adjustments to my blog. This time they almost unnoticeable - unless you are a regular reader. (My statistics tell me most of my visitors are ME, other Australians, a few Americans, some Germans and little else.) 1. This time I changed the header background to NOT include my faded face. The... 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 →
I recently noticed that my website images were not displaying their sizes correctly when I turned off image-dimensions using Chris Pederick’s Web Developer Tool. This piqued my curiosity, so I began researching to understand why this was happening. My search quickly led me down a rabbit hole into the web.dev articles, wherein I found this... 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 →
Over the past few years, I've realised and learnt these twelve guiding principles, and now I'm actively applying them in my life every day: Embracing Each Moment's Worth:I have learned to live fully, relishing each moment by staying present and finding joy in every thing I do, all whilst embracing life's beauty. Setting My Priorities... Continue Reading →
If you've been around lately, you might notice a fresh look on my blog. After nearly two decades of pouring words onto these digital pages, it was time for a makeover. The last time I wrote about the changes was way back in 2009, yet that didn't say much! This time I am saying a... Continue Reading →
The Entrepreneurial Life of Stephen Mitchell 