The Entrepreneurial Life of Stephen Mitchell
Writing About My Life, Work, Creativity, and the Daily Effort to Learn, Grow, and Be Better.
Since 2020, awareness around neurodiversity has broadened. It’s no longer hidden behind clinical jargon or whispered confessions. More people now recognise that Autism exists on a spectrum that touches nearly everyone in some way. That shift has helped me drop the shame and instead embrace the idea that understanding ourselves is a strength, not a... Continue Reading →
Alright, here’s the deal: running my primary website - http://www.ezcreate.com.au - isn't always as simple as I'd like it to be. Random downtime, upload speeds, refresh rate, easy portal or FTP access, and over the years there have been various issues with other hosts I have dealt with. Including selling out and closing down! Cue... 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 →
After a late-night scroll through my BlueSky, I stumbled upon a CSS tip from Adam Argyle. It was one of those aha moments, where something so simple can make such a big difference. The issue? First, let me show the tip: Don't:overflow-x: auto;overscroll-behavior: contain;Do:overflow-x: auto;overscroll-behavior-x: contain; Why?The page may feel unresponsive! Trying to vertically scroll... Continue Reading →
THE GREATEST GIFT: UNCONDITIONAL LOVE AND ACCEPTANCE Falling in love? There’s nothing like it - everything becomes brighter, more exciting. When you’re with someone special, life just feels… better. Unconditional love? That’s a whole other level! It frees you. Instead of trying to mold your partner into something they’re not, you’re able to focus on... Continue Reading →
I've faced some really challenging times over the past few years - dealing with toxic situations, health problems, financial stress, and even depression. From all this, I've learned that getting through tough times isn’t just about staying positive or having blind faith. It’s about resilience. We all have that strength within us; we just need... 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 recently noticed that my website images were not displaying their sizes correctly when I turned off image-dimensions using Chris Pederick’s Web Developer Tool. This piqued my curiosity, so I began researching to understand why this was happening. My search quickly led me down a rabbit hole into the web.dev articles, wherein I found this... 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 