Stephen Mitchell | Life Lessons, Creativity & Personal Growth
Observations on Being a Weekend Father, Creating New Memories and Figuring Life Out
I have found a question that needs a longer answer than just a few words: Daily writing promptWhat do you think gets better with age?View all responses I’ve lived enough years now to see the truth behind the old saying: Some things really do get better with age. Here’s what I’ve found actually gets better... Continue Reading →
Today wasn’t a work-day — at least, not the window-cleaning kind. No squeegees, no ladders, no ocean-view glass panels. But still, something meaningful got earned — just not the kind of thing you'd ever see on an invoice. First stop was the local op shop. I donated a pile of things I’d once thought I... Continue Reading →
What follows are declarations from a book that changed my life, attitude, and peace of mind way back in mid-1995. I’ve remembered them ever since. They've helped to remind me to laugh when I can, to push through when I must, and to see every setback as part of the climb. Whilst life has thrown... Continue Reading →
Not Broken, Just Wired Different I want to put this here, in my own words, for those who might need to hear it. At age 44, I was diagnosed with Klinefelter syndrome (XXY). It all started with one simple, honest question from my then-wife: “Why can’t we have kids?” That led to tests, those tests... Continue Reading →
“I’m not looking for anyone special to have in my life anymore.”— Stephen Mitchell (#1: Late 1996 / #2: Mid 2025) I remember saying that out loud, half to myself, half to the universe, as if trying to seal the deal. Life was finally levelling out after a long, grey fog of loss and heartache.... Continue Reading →
Turns out, the greatest financial wisdom shows up when life guts you clean and you’re left rebuilding from ground zero. These days, I’m a single bloke on Kangaroo Island, running a window cleaning business that brings in about a grand a week - some weeks only half that. I clock maybe 10–20 hours, then spend... Continue Reading →
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 →
Sigh, this needs to be written, if only for myself. Because - there's no denying it - I’ve got too many projects on the go, and not a single one is getting finished. A good friend reckons it’s my way of coping, that I’m hooked on the rush of creating rather than completing. And you... Continue Reading →
There’s something exhilarating about the age we’re living in. It’s not just about new technology or the ever-increasing speed of life - it’s about the possibilities. AI isn’t just another tool in my creative and business toolkit; it’s become a way to think differently, to step outside my usual patterns, and to explore new ways... Continue Reading →
Good morning! As we welcome 2025, I've decided it's time to properly address:~ rebuilding strength and mobility, plus improving stamina for my window cleaning,~ adjusting the belt-line after too much Xmas chocolate, and ~ enhancing overall wellbeing, one careful step at a time! How I Plan To Improve Myself Some of you may remember way... Continue Reading →
Stephen Mitchell | Life Lessons, Creativity & Personal Growth 
[…] with XXY, and alone now, has taught me that my brain is wired differently to most – yet I…
[…] Living with XXY, and alone now, has taught me that my brain is wired differently to most – yet…