Life in Stride

Some news about where I am in my career plus where I want to go, and what's happening with this podcast (nothing scary or even that special).

So, I've started a new show. Convergence is a two-hander between Brendan Hutchins and me, and goes out (currently) every Friday.It's about two men in the young middle-age navigating a life less ordinary, and showing that somewhere there's a path to getting what you want.I like it, and I think you will too.

Today you find me wandering be around the flat wondering how to do less. Like, a lot less.

In which I remind you that your voice is a splendid thing, and it's nice to hear messages from people in their own tongue.Also a little life update from the last couple of weeks.

I'm not outside today, but I've still got lots of things to share!

Just a quick one to let you know that Inside Bramble, the audio diary for my new media hosting platform is now up. You can search your podcast app for Inside Bramble or hear episode one on the web.

I'm still alive. Here's a little of what's been going on, and what's to come.

It's snowing and I'm out here talking about turning 40, managing my attention, and continuing my plan to earn £10k a month.

It started with me having some down time and brainstorming around goals. It finished with a new higher ticket community offering and a bold sales target.By this time next year, I plan to be making £10,000 a month. Follow along to see how I succeed; or fall on my arse.

I'm back to let you know that The Lighthouse is returning in its new form, Life in Stride. Inspired by friends 'n pod colleagues Chris Kenworthy and Rachel Wheeley – among countless others who've trodden the path before me – I'm lacing up my shoes, popping on a lapel mic, and heading outdoors to put the world to rights, with you by my side... if you'll have me.If you'd like to continue walking with me, you don't need to do anything. You'll get new missives from me as soon as they're ready.

This is the one in which I make no firm plans to stop or resume the podcast. Likely you won't hear from me for a couple of weeks, but it's unlikely that this is the end of The Lighthouse… there's still work to be done!

Mark breaks out the guitar – sorry!

I remember being “trapped” in Florida in 2010, and discovering my favourite book trilogy.Two more episodes after this, then we'll knock it on the head so this doesn't becmoe the Mark Steadman Vanity Podcast. Remember, you can still have your say in making the show work for you.

The movie trilogy that started with 2020 is proving quite the blockbuster hit i nits final iteration. Let's take a moment to deal with the loss of cabin pressure caused by such a monumental event as Queen Elizabeth's passing.

Apple brought out some new devices and I got a printer. That's it. That's the episode.

It's a fun one, this. Lots of bobbing in and around tangents to do with language and the way we speak.

I had a pretty productive day today, so flush with possibilitiy and positivity, I share my tips for success!Also, if you'd like the show to continue past 50 episodes, please share this with a friend.

This is the one where I figure out marketing.

I explore my morning routine, modern pop music, and how to deal with things that are offensive.

A short episode today as I'm sniffly and don't want to make snotty noises all over the mic. I'm certain all's well so will be back tomorrow, no doubt in full force.

It's a slightly higher-energy episode than yesterday's, and one which weaves in and out of tangents like a 70s movie car chase.

I recap my day, talk about being too fat, and then explore – for about 20 minutes – a Facebook post about education funding in the States. It's riveting stuff.

I throw back to 2005 and my first foray into freelancing; building webisstes for under £200 and advertising in a little business newsletter. Those really were very much actually quite literally the days, my friend.

I recount my day backwards, and make a pledge to bring the energy I want to see in the world.

I recount my day's trip to an optomitrist, and then go off on one about someone's brand for some reason.

This is the one where I actually cry on mic. Probably the first of many. It happened because I talked about a teddy bear. It's fine and everything's fine.

This is the one where I sing. Also I talk about moods, and create a metaphor involving spiny woodland creatures.

I talk about Internet dating in the wake of the millennium, and perhaps get a bit oversharey about my own experiences in the arena of affection.

I complain – briefly and lightly – about marketing, read some nice news about Dolly Parton giving away books, and follow a tangent that takes in Johnny Vegas and 101 Dalmations.

I bury us deep in tangents today, talking about DAT, a highly awkward theatre sketch, and the time I trapped a children's author in a library.

I have thoughts on purposeful thought-leaders. Also I try another AI-generated story and it isn't good, so instead we look at faces.

I go radio gaga, remembering Chris Moyles at BBC Radio 1, and my time in student radio.

Today is a bit of a low-ebb day, so if you have a spare hug lying around, it wouldn't go to waste over here. All's well though, and we embark in a nice long calming meditation today… as long as you're OK with dogs. And, even if you're not, it's OK, this dog's very friendly and won't sniff your crotch or anything.

I talk about an annoying and unnecessary bus trip, and read some positive news stories.

I read a tall tale from Reddit, about a yeti (I don't think they know what a yeti is).

I read a couple of stories generated by artificial intelligence.

I go all round the houses and somehow end up talking about the Rocky Horror Picture Show.

I bring a lower, slower energy than yesterday, and go off on a noodle around the word “spouse”.

This is the one where I stand up, and have a revelation that gets me all excited.

I talk about a new little podcast toy I'm building on a whim, describe my first day of zombie survival training, and recount a minor tantrum.

I get into some productivity and describe my plan to train for the zombie apocalypse.

I describe a long-held fantasy. Oh, and there's also an update on the cats' feeder situation. Riveting stuff.

I reminisce about projects past, and consider how our best creative work often derives from a need within us. It's a longer one today, so buckle up!

I try and figure out the name for the concept of universal love and safety, and also talk about apps.

I talk about safety, recount an episode of an Apple TV+ show, and attempt decode a confusing text message.

I talk about tomorrow being a clean slate, fear of missing out, and being good company for yourself. In the second half, I examine my Gene Keys, and interrogate my own relationship with a world of personality and purpose outlining that I profess to be entirely ignorant of.

I og off on one about the nocode movement and people who use iPads instead of computers to make a point. I introduce the Mark Steadman Drinking Game (don't play this, you'll die), and wonder whether I really needed to have written so much code after all...

I describe my weird muffin experiment, ask your opinion about making some knowledg eaccessible for free, and wax nostalgic over a past project.

I distract myself a lot, talking about the Dean from Community, and things I want to do with Notion.

I try and remain out of the heat, share some warm-feeling feedback, and give a project the cold shoulder.

I get all nonstalgic about computers and video games, and try and keep out of the heat.