The Entrepreneurial Life of Stephen Mitchell
Writing About My Life, Work, Creativity, and the Daily Effort to Learn, Grow, and Live Better.
I'm no relationship guru, but I've picked up a few things, especially in the last few months. Let me tell you something upfront: Marriage is not servitude. I've been through the ups and downs of marriage, and I've learned that being a better husband doesn't mean sacrificing who you are. It's about partnership, togetherness, and... Continue Reading →
Sometimes we take our spouses for granted, believing they will always be there, that there care will be constant, that there attention is always going to be on you, and they will always be at our side. But sometimes us men forget to return the favor. We forget to tell them our love is unconditional,... Continue Reading →
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 →
Every day I seek new ways to make or create happiness for myself, or make someone else happy. What I have discovered is its not something that just happens to you, nor is it something you chase after and get in one day. Happiness is something you actively cultivate with your daily habits and practices.... Continue Reading →
One day a farmer's donkey fell down into a well. The animal cried piteously for hours as the farmer tried to figure out what to do. Finally, he decided the animal was old, and the well needed to be covered up anyway; it just wasn't worth it to retrieve the donkey. He invited all his... Continue Reading →
In the hustle and bustle of our fast-paced lives, it's all too common to let life's little pleasures slip through our fingers unnoticed. Sometimes the chaos that often engulfs our daily routines might make all the chores involved seem like an overwhelming task. As we wander through the familiar clutter of our homes, a jumble... Continue Reading →
I recently found myself trapped in a relentless cycle of negativity, self-deprecation, and an overwhelming inability to genuinely feel good about myself. Each day seemed like an uphill battle against my own thoughts and beliefs. I knew how and why I had spiraled into this disheartening state, but for the longest time battled to remedy... Continue Reading →
Around a year back someone suggested that I might be a narcissist. This led me to spend a lot of time reflecting on it, and I came to realize that I don't exactly fit that description, but I do hold myself in high regard. I kind of have to believe in myself because, well, no... Continue Reading →
Life has a peculiar way of telling us that every little step we take can have profound consequences. One moment, we find ourselves blissfully unaware of the fragility of our bodies, and the next, we are forced to confront the painful reality of our limitations. Such is the case when I found myself facing the... Continue Reading →
The Entrepreneurial Life of Stephen Mitchell 
[…] 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…