In our fast-paced, materialistic world, it is easy to lose sight of what truly matters. While financial stability and romantic partnerships hold their own significance, the importance of family and parenting should never be undermined. As a married man with children myself, I am deeply moved by the undeniable significance of family bonds and the... Continue Reading →
The Dormant Poet Revitalized
I have been a poet - a compiler of words into a format describing how I am feeling, thinking or being at a particular moment - since 1986 when I first met Geoff Goodfellow during a High School English class! I was hooked in an instant and my wordsmith skills flowed abundantly. And they still... Continue Reading →
Finding the Right Mentor
Lots of blogs for entrepreneurs say that having a mentor is important to succeed in life. It sounds great, but in reality, it can be tough to find one. Mentors are a rare find, which is why the question "why" often arises. We all tend to believe our ideas are special and one-of-a-kind, leading us... Continue Reading →
10 Books to Improve Your Communication Skills in YouTube Videos
Improving your communication skills - (i.e. for YouTube vlogging videos, when public speaking, even radio presentation and general conversation with friends and family) - requires a combination of practice and learning from experts. Reading good quality books can provide valuable insights and techniques to enhance your communication style. Here are ten of the many books... Continue Reading →
12 Lessons in Life That Make You Laugh
Life is packed with fascinating quotes that make our existence more fulfilling, help us conquer challenges, and guide us in embracing our true selves. Today, I want to share a handful of my favorite quotes and give you my unique spin on each one. Let's dive into this quote-filled adventure! 1. Don't assume that just... Continue Reading →
Is Redbubble Still Working For Me in 2023
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 →
10 Habits I Use to Transform My Time Management Skills
Yes, that image actually says "Hey Lazy, Get Busy!". Don't be offended, there is a reason I say this to you all! "Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts." Winston Churchill Over the last three years I have been through a couple of semi-traumatic moments. They... Continue Reading →
Rediscovering Self-Confidence: A Journey of Personal Growth and Resilience
I have recently been reading a heap of good books, ranging self-help books of a more personal nature. All this reading has got me typing up amazing articles about all manner of subjects - and combining them together. The following was written to help myself overcome a few issues. Now that it's helped me, I... Continue Reading →
Either MAKE History or BE History
I have never said to anyone … "I can't do that." Rather, I have said to myself … "I have to find a way that I can do that.", and said to others "Let me find a better way.", and another option is "Let's do something different to what's been done before." Why do I... Continue Reading →
The Entrepreneurial Life of Stephen Mitchell 