Writing About My Life, Work, Creativity, and the Daily Effort to Learn, Grow, and Be Better.
I recently discovered the concept of "Possibility Thinking" in a Facebook reel, and it intrigued me enough to delve into it further. "... a fresh perspective that goes beyond the binary realm of positive and negative thinking." After some research, I've learned why possibility thinking is often considered more ideal than its counterparts. Possibility thinking... Continue Reading →
In the fast-paced world we live in, it's easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of social media, constantly comparing ourselves to others and striving for validation through likes and comments. On 29 September 2023, I took a bold step: I deleted my Instagram account. UPDATED: I opened a new Instagram account in early... Continue Reading →
Through extensive reading and research, primarily driven by my personal quest to optimize my investments, I've gleaned insights into the qualities, routines, and mindset that enable affluent individuals to preserve and expand their wealth. Wealth accumulation is a gradual journey, demanding perseverance, unwavering resolve, sound financial strategies, and a strong work ethic. While it's not... Continue Reading →
Hey guys, yes, I am talking about topics closer to home, yet again! FYI: About half of this journal is now dedicated to sharing my self-improvement journey, with the aim of ensuring that the lessons I've learned can be helpful to anyone who reads it! This article is a compilation of thoughts on how I'm... Continue Reading →
After breaking my ankle in mid-2023 due to an unfortunate mishap involving a pothole on my street, I've noticed a bit of weight gain around my midsection. It's taken me four months of modified exercises to regain my ability to walk. Before the accident, I was making some improvements in my eating habits, though it's... Continue Reading →
In early 2017, soon after moving to Kangaroo Island, I saw an advertisement in the local newspaper (" The Islander ") asking for people interested in becoming a weekly Radio Presenter at 5KIxFM90.7 Community Radio. Within a week I had decided that pop rock from the 1980's onward was going to be my style. It... Continue Reading →
In recent months, I've been grappling with a troubling accusation that haunts me like a persistent shadow. I'd been led to believe that I might be a narcissist. This notion was an opinion given back in mid 2021 by a long-gone acquaintance, someone completely removed from my life - yet it has remained unsettled in... Continue Reading →
If you have seen my Facebook page, you'll see an image I created for my header that reads: GRIT - THE RAW ENDURANCE, PERSEVERANCE, PERSISTENCE AND PASSION THAT KEEPS YOU GOING, DESPITE OBSTACLES. I read this somewhere and decided it needed to be an extra mantra in my life. Because sometimes life is tough to... Continue Reading →
In 2010 I experienced a severe bout of Vertigo after an unusual workplace incident. I was leaning forward over an office bin, then abruptly turned my head left and upwards to speak to someone. In that moment, my inner-ear rolled out of position, and as I collapsed it felt like the world was constantly spinning... Continue Reading →
The Entrepreneurial Life of Stephen Mitchell 