The Entrepreneurial Life of Stephen Mitchell
Writing About My Life, Work, Creativity, and the Daily Effort to Learn, Grow, and Live Better.
I wanted to share a bit about what I've been going through lately. About a year ago, I got diagnosed with depression. It really caught me off guard, yet looking back, it started taking root in early 2022 during the Ukraine crisis. The news got to me, and my mind went to some pretty dark... Continue Reading →
Many of our core values and morals are not just shaped by traditional sources like family and education; they often find their roots in the movies we adore. Films have a unique way of delivering impactful messages that resonate with us, shaping our perspectives, influencing our decisions, and even altering our outlook on life. These... Continue Reading →
I recently made a fascinating discovery about myself, and I wanted to share it with you all. It's about the intriguing difference between my mind and my spirit. Sometimes my mind tends to get a bit down and gloomy. It can feel like there's a cloud of pessimism hanging over my thoughts. You know, those... Continue Reading →
In my life journey, my aim is to put family first, achieve success in my small business, and make sure my health and well-being are in tip-top shape. Whilst life throws challenges and distractions my way, trying to throw me off track, I know that if I keep going, success is within reach. Sometimes it... Continue Reading →
In the journey of a long-lasting marriage, there often comes a moment when the words 'I love you' take a bit more effort. Some might argue that it's the signal to walk away, but in my opinion, a person who's been married over twenty years should not take this as the end. It's easy to... Continue Reading →
In the realm of superhero movies and comic books, the iconic line, "With great power comes great responsibility," is often attributed to Spider-Man. This timeless wisdom is not only relevant to the world of web-slingers but also holds true in the everyday lives of Fathers. Just like superheroes, Dads have an array of roles and... Continue Reading →
I wanted to share a profound idea with you today, one that struck me during a conversation with our Autistic 11-year-old son. It all started after we discussed one of his meltdowns when he said something that made me ponder: "One and One does NOT always equal TWO!" This got me thinking about how, in... Continue Reading →
I recently saw this smart way of looking at projects, yet saw it as a great way of approaching my own life. Here's my version of it. Everything we do has to be S.M.A.R.T.! Coincidentally this was the name of my first business. OK, it was "s.m. art paper" - I recycled waste paper into... Continue Reading →
If you knew someone who is wheel-chair bound, what could/would you offer them to do that they wouldn't be able to without leg-use? I ask because I recently made friends with a guy on the train (after righting an injustice), and I wanted to offer him an opportunity that he would not otherwise be able... Continue Reading →
The Entrepreneurial Life of Stephen Mitchell 