The Entrepreneurial Life of Stephen Mitchell
Writing About My Life, Work, Creativity, and the Daily Effort to Learn, Grow, and Live Better.
I need to find time to see a few good movies. After a discussion about "Being John Malkovich" with a work colleague (after she saw me reaching into the back of the stationery-cupboard), I was sent an email with a list of further movies I should watch. It's an amazing list of movies that I... Continue Reading →
The Biggest Zoom Lens You'll Ever See! "The Beast" — a 1200–1700mm f/5.6 IF-ED Nikon zoom, custom-converted to Canon — was a true Goliath of its time. The tripod alone was a gigantic Manfrotto with a video head built to handle the monstrous weight. Mal Langsdon, Reuters' Head of Pictures Operations for France, BENELUX, Italy,... Continue Reading →
Somehow this post by Brian Lee about the pros and cons of vending-machines reminded me of how much money I wasted during my teenage years. It's truly stupid how much money I spent on these contraptions, but amazing now that I think about it. I cannot recall how I managed to afford it all! Long... Continue Reading →
Interesting Statistics from the Blog World Expo: Over 12 million American adults currently maintain a blog. More than 147 million Americans use the Internet. Over 57 million Americans read blogs. 1.7 million American adults list making money as one of the reasons they blog. 89% of companies surveyed say they think blogs will be more... Continue Reading →
Yes, you read correctly: DPReview has been acquired by the worlds leading online retailer, Amazon.com. DPReview began in 1998 as hobby site, growing steadily to become the number one destination for everyone learning about digital cameras & photography. With seven million unique visitors (over 22 million sessions) every month, reading over 120 million pages, it's... Continue Reading →
After waiting twenty years for their return, today I purchased GOLD tickets to see Bono, The Edge, Larry and Adam in Adelaide on November 16 2006 at AAMI Stadium is the greatest band on the planet: U2! Yes, I stood line for three hours on my day-off-work. Making 150 fruitless phone-calls whilst waiting in line... Continue Reading →
In the labyrinth of online life, I stumbled upon this image displaying a life-wisdom, an improved way of living either alone or with family. Let me explain the full message with my own thoughts and beliefs. Embrace the Balance You've often heard it said that you need to quit your job to find happiness, but... Continue Reading →
On 2005 May 19, my amazing wife and her parents, an older couple (the pack leaders), and a family fiend, embarked on what was initially assumed to be a four-hour coastal trek from my wife's childhood family home to the southernmost tip of the island. Below is my transcription from that fateful day: After a... Continue Reading →
Ken Olsen, one of the early pioneers of computers, was quoted in 1977 of saying "There is no reason for any individual to have a computer in his home". In the early days of computing, when the Internet was still in its infancy, there were skeptics who couldn't fathom its potential. At times, it seemed... Continue Reading →
The Entrepreneurial Life of Stephen Mitchell 