In our fast-paced, materialistic world, it is easy to lose sight of what truly matters. While financial stability and romantic partnerships hold their own significance, the importance of family and parenting should never be undermined. As a married man with children myself, I am deeply moved by the undeniable significance of family bonds and the... Continue Reading →
12 Lessons in Life That Make You Laugh
Life is packed with fascinating quotes that make our existence more fulfilling, help us conquer challenges, and guide us in embracing our true selves. Today, I want to share a handful of my favorite quotes and give you my unique spin on each one. Let's dive into this quote-filled adventure! 1. Don't assume that just... Continue Reading →
Is Redbubble Still Working For Me in 2023
Way back when I began presenting my niche photography online for purchase, an acquaintance on Flickr approached me with this question: "Does RedBubble bring you success? We want to know if it's truly worthwhile." Without a moment's pause, my response flowed from my heart: No, I haven't made many sales yet (c. 2007). However, RedBubble... Continue Reading →
10 Habits I Use to Transform My Time Management Skills
Yes, that image actually says "Hey Lazy, Get Busy!". Don't be offended, there is a reason I say this to you all! "Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts." Winston Churchill Over the last three years I have been through a couple of semi-traumatic moments. They... Continue Reading →
Do What You Love & You Will Be Happy (IMHO)
Some days we spend too much time waiting for things to happen, but in truth, life does NOT work like that. You, me, we all need to realise that life isn't waiting for each of us to work it out. We need to find the path we want to be on - and take it.... Continue Reading →
11 Attributes of a Solo Exhibitionist
There are a great many areas of running an exhibition during SALA, so many in fact that I doubt I can cover them all in one article. So I'll cover those that matter most to me in this article, then follow up with specific articles over the next few months. Dedication When I agreed to... Continue Reading →
Don’t Settle for Short and Narrow: Expand
Prelude I began blogging back in 1999 with a tonne of ideas. When I wrote a lot of article-titles with one-line-descriptions, but never completed the articles. With the advent of ChatGPT, I am now able to expand on my ideas. This piece was born from a statement I wrote way back in 2006. It is... Continue Reading →
Common Mistakes Made by First-Time Business Owners
Starting a business can be an exciting and challenging venture. However, many first-time business owners find themselves navigating unfamiliar territories and encountering various obstacles along the way. Here are some common mistakes made: Living in Fantasy Worlds One common mistake made by first-time business owners is living in a fantasy world of unrealistic expectations. While... Continue Reading →
Empowering Myself Against Depression
I am. I can. I will. This is just a moment. About five weeks ago I posted on Facebook how my broken ankle is impacting on my mental health, my inner turmoil with a lot of other factors happening in my life, plus the displeasure of not having an income from my small-business. I also... Continue Reading →