Writing About My Life, Work, Creativity, and the Daily Effort to Learn, Grow, and Be Better.
A bunch of brainiacs did a bunch of studies to answer the age-old question: "How many steps do you gotta take to keep your ticker ticking and avoid kicking the bucket?" Here's the scoop, plain and simple: First off, those 10,000 steps you've heard about? Turns out, that was just a catchy marketing gimmick from... Continue Reading →
Running a small business alone can be both exhilarating and overwhelming. I've been in the game for a while, and while I've had my share of successes, I've also grappled with emotional and mood management issues that have held me back. However, I'm determined to change that. Here are some of the mindset shifts I've... 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'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 →
As many of your would know, I have a YouTube channel. I have been posting short videos almost as long as Casey Neistat! But when I got married and had kids, the regularly of them changed, and more recently I was not in a good position to do much more than one video a month.... 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 →
Five nights ago, I took the drastic step of deleting this entire blog, hoping it would help me alleviate some pain in my life, embrace a more positive outlook, and move forward without the suffering I was experiencing. Plus I felt like an imposter.Read on to understand… PART ONE 5 days ago I deleted this... Continue Reading →
A BIG change is happening in MY life. It's been necessary for about 10 years. But I didn't know it until mid 2022, and really hit home in early 2023. What brought this one? A few big moments happened: The first broke my spirit and self confidence, the next broke my heart, and another made... 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 →
The Entrepreneurial Life of Stephen Mitchell 