The Entrepreneurial Life of Stephen Mitchell
Writing About My Life, Work, Creativity, and the Daily Effort to Learn, Grow, and Live Better.
After recent events impacted heavily on my lifestyle, I decided it was time to revise my food intake. Many years of easy-to-buy food - i.e. hamburgers, yiros, salty hot chips, etc - I have finally accepted that home-made preparation and cooking is not only better for the body, it's less expensive! With help from ChatGPT,... Continue Reading →
These 25 articles are more than just entries in a blog – they’re footprints in the sand along the journey of my life up to this point, marking moments of love, loss, growth, and grit. Written across two decades, each piece captures the evolving story of what it means to be a parent, a partner,... Continue Reading →
In case you hadn’t heard, I severely sprained my right wrist nearly four weeks ago. It wasn’t broken, but it might as well have been for how much it slowed me down. For the first two days, my wrist was in plaster to help reduce the swelling. After that, I wore a neoprene brace for... Continue Reading →
I've learnt over the last few years that what we eat before bed has a massive impact on how well I sleep! The Sleep Struggle for Outdoor Working Dads It's not just about feeling full or satisfied. It's about how my body uses food to regulate my circadian rhythm, the internal clock that dictates when... 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 →
Not too long ago, I was wrestling with depression. Some days felt like trudging through molasses, where joy seemed just out of reach. I was determined to shake off the gloom and embrace happiness again. So, upon diving into the internet depths for information to help myself, I stumbled upon something surprising: body language can... Continue Reading →
Life has a way of throwing curve-balls at us, and I've certainly had my share of moments feeling overwhelmed and out of sorts. Through trial and error, I've found a simple mantra that helps me navigate these common emotions and find my inner calm. It's all about shifting focus and finding the right activity to... Continue Reading →
I want to share some crucial lessons that I wish I had known at a younger age, yet thankful I have learnt since then. Yes, I am talking to my younger self, prior to meeting the most beautiful woman in my life to whom I still enjoy being married: Understanding wants, needs, desires, and expectations... 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 