The Entrepreneurial Life of Stephen Mitchell
Writing About My Life, Work, Creativity, and the Daily Effort to Learn, Grow, and Live Better.
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 →
After six years of honing my window-cleaning technique, I've become faster and more efficient without compromising quality. This has made me realize that relying solely on hourly rates can harm any business profit margin. I've recently recognised that I need to shift the focus from the hourly-price to the value of the service provided, thereby... Continue Reading →
Over the past few years, I've realised and learnt these twelve guiding principles, and now I'm actively applying them in my life every day: Embracing Each Moment's Worth:I have learned to live fully, relishing each moment by staying present and finding joy in every thing I do, all whilst embracing life's beauty. Setting My Priorities... Continue Reading →
If you've been around lately, you might notice a fresh look on my blog. After nearly two decades of pouring words onto these digital pages, it was time for a makeover. The last time I wrote about the changes was way back in 2009, yet that didn't say much! This time I am saying a... Continue Reading →
Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work. – Aristotle In simple terms, Aristotle suggests that when you enjoy what you're doing, the results will be better. I refer this back to my daily life: When I find joy in my tasks, whether it's photography, writing, or window washing, the outcome tends to shine.... Continue Reading →
With Xmas 2023 just around the corner and the New Year's Eve bash gearing up, I couldn't let the excitement pass without giving a massive shout-out! Big thanks for diving into my 2023 stephentreprenur.com articles, for subscribing, and just being awesome. Your support is like fireworks to my entrepreneurial journey - explosive and incredible! Whether... Continue Reading →
Imagine climbing a big mountain – it's tough, right? Andy Rooney says life is like that: Everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all the happiness and growth occurs while you’re climbing it.– Andy Rooney Rooney suggests that our desire for the top might make us forget the value of the climb.... Continue Reading →
The Entrepreneurial Life of Stephen Mitchell 