The Entrepreneurial Life of Stephen Mitchell
Writing About My Life, Work, Creativity, and the Daily Effort to Learn, Grow, and Live Better.
There was a time, not that long ago, when the humble phone call was king. A voice on the other end of the line was all it took to make plans, catch up with a mate, or share news. Fast forward a couple of decades and now the “phone” in our pocket is rarely used... Continue Reading →
"Trump tried to orchestrate a sale of TikTok to American companies in 2020 …. an effort that was struck down by federal courts. He changed his stance on TT last March after he met Jeff Yass, who owns a large share of ByteDance, yet Trump said they did not discuss TT." /Paraphrased from: https://www.nytimes.com/article/what-we-know-tiktok.html So... Continue Reading →
First off, let me explain why I’m sharing this with you. This goes way back - to the days of IRC, AOL, and forums, where online identities were rarely what they seemed. I spent countless hours diving into IRC (Internet Relay Chat) and chatting on forums with thousands of interesting characters. During that time, I... Continue Reading →
Being an entrepreneur comes with its highs and lows. While the thrill of chasing entrepreneurial dreams is addictive, there are downsides. The isolation entrepreneurs feel while pursuing their dreams can be tough, but those driven by passion persist. Having a clear vision helps entrepreneurs navigate challenges and discern patterns that lead them closer to their... Continue Reading →
In the realm of storytelling, poetry, public speaking, and radio hosting, my perpetual quest is to find better and fitting methods of expression. Presented here is an compilation of 23 styles that accommodate various social occasions, vlogging techniques, and any situation where you engage in conversation or communication. 1. Formal:This speaking style is used in... Continue Reading →
Most of this article was produced by ChapGPT. So much fun, yet scary. First I asked "Introduction to article about using AI as tool for blogging. Three paragraphs.". This was the result: Title: Enhancing Blogging with AI: Revolutionizing the Art of Content Creation Introduction: In the ever-evolving digital landscape, blogging continues to be a powerful... Continue Reading →
Isn't it scary how Large language models (LLMs), like ChatGPT , are having a huge impact on society and computing, similar to how search engines like Google transformed the internet. LLMs are all the rage right now! They can do so much for us, like writing emails for social or business, compiling reports based on... Continue Reading →
In the fast-paced world we live in, it's easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of social media, constantly comparing ourselves to others and striving for validation through likes and comments. On 29 September 2023, I took a bold step: I deleted my Instagram account. UPDATED: I opened a new Instagram account in early... Continue Reading →
Back in mid January 2020 Kelly Noble mentioned she was organising a massive gala to raise funds for Bushfire victims on Kangaroo Island. I remember mentioning early on in the project that I'd be keen to attend. In the Last week of January I checked into see how the event was going - only to... Continue Reading →
The Entrepreneurial Life of Stephen Mitchell 