The Entrepreneurial Life of Stephen Mitchell
Writing About My Life, Work, Creativity, and the Daily Effort to Learn, Grow, and Live Better.
Real change begins at home, and it's there that we teach our children the true meaning of partnership. By embracing the essence of love and cooperation in our relationship, we're setting a powerful example for the next generation. Together, we can make the world a better place, one loving relationship at a time. I've come... Continue Reading →
I've witnessed the roller-coaster of three small businesses since 1992, and every bump in the road was like a stepping stone leading me to something better. First, I dabbled in waste paper recycling, but it didn't quite click with my audience. Then, I took a swing at photography and online merchandise sales, proving that adaptability... Continue Reading →
I often write prose, poetry or long-ish articles after hearing or reading quotes that make me think after the past, the present and the future. This is one of them: Life is a journey of constant transformation, a series of evolving selves that shape our existence. In the poignant words of the Doctor in 'The... Continue Reading →
As the curtains close on the past three decades of my life, from 25 to 55, I feel a sense of hope. Reflecting on the diverse experiences, moments, and hard work instills optimism for what lies ahead. Those years, filled with love and loss, victories and defeats, gifted me a kaleidoscope of lessons. It was... Continue Reading →
Generosity is a simple truth of life. A gift isn't about losing something; it's about gaining a connection. When you share, you create a bridge between hearts, opening doors to possibilities and filling the air with a certain kind of energy. Gratitude, my friends, that's the secret sauce. It's like a sprinkle of magic that... Continue Reading →
Before we moved to Kangaroo Island, I spent my nine-to-five week day working in a State Government Department office for nineteen years of my younger life! During my lunch breaks, and sometimes before and after work, I walked around the Adelaide city, capturing photographs of the old and new architecture. I really wanted to preserve... Continue Reading →
In my volunteer journey within local groups on Kangaroo Island, I've faced my fair share of challenges, all of which took their toll on my mental health, my willingness to get involved, and ultimately had me take leave from such positions to find myself. Which led me to writing this about volunteering: After dedicating five... Continue Reading →
In the hidden corners of my world, I've decided to shake things up. It's not a big revolution, just a subtle shift, a journey inward to find the real tunes in my life. I'm ditching habits that muffle my inner self, the person I once was, I'm returning to the careful casual guy I was... Continue Reading →
I'm on a mission to get back into shape – a shape that doesn't scream "couch potato." So this article is to explain why and how I plan to do that. Again. PART 1 - Why I Exercise: You read that right, again! Yours truly embarked on a fitness journey back in mid-2022, created a... Continue Reading →
The Entrepreneurial Life of Stephen Mitchell 