Hi, I’m Chris, thanks for visiting. I appreciate your time is valuable. I’m a young entrepreneur from the West Midlands. I run a small online business. Some of the websites I own include TheHumorBlog.com, Digitpedia.com and FreeStockImages.net.
If you are here because you think we may be able to work together please drop me a message here.
Alternatively you can read on a little about me and my thoughts on the working life.
Work Interests
I have been self-employed since I was 19, and aim to keep it that way for years to come. As well as running my business I also have a keen interest in small investments and the stock market. I have been interested in share trading since my mid teens. As a result I have spent years learning about trading and the crazy world that is the stock market. Which will hopefully be something I am one day involved with. As of right now, I am not a trader, so still a way to go on that part of my business life.
Small Matter of Payment
As for other money matters. I enjoy a game of Texas Hold’em poker but rarely play these days, I do also enjoy a cheeky bet on the football every Saturday.
I don’t consider myself hugely motivated by money (lifestyle is far more important) however I do have a keen interest in the psychology of money, and not only how it affects my behaviour but other people. I believe anything in life means more to people when money is involved. It drives people to act different and affects decision making heavily. Seeing it first hand – especially in casinos – is incredible. The term “small matter of payment” is not sincere, really it means “give me what im owed”, which is why builders are regular users of the phrase!
Who’s the Driver?
Despite my career path, I don’t consider myself hugely money driven, I care more about my lifestyle and having the time to do stuff, rather then working all the time. It’s healthy to be in control of your life, not let money control your life (re: footballers). But in the same breath I do believe you only live once so you might as well have a crack at making some good cash in an honest way. Money doesn’t make you happy. But the the places in this world you can go with it, the things you can buy and the people you can help, make it worthwhile having a go to earn a bit.
Top Jobs
I don’t have role models. However I hugely respect the late Steve Jobs, entrepreneur Richard Branson, and the ever awesome footballer/top bloke David Beckham for what each of them have achieved. One of my favourite quotes is by Steve Jobs, who had a great mind.
“Being the richest man in the cemetery doesn’t matter to me. Going to bed at night saying we’ve done something wonderful, that’s what matters to me.”
Perhaps some big bankers should try and learn from him.
You may stumble across me on various web forums, or if you wish to connect via social media you can grab me here.
http://twitter.com/csatch
http://uk.linkedin.com/in/chrissatchwell
Thanks for stopping by. Good luck with your ventures. Chris.
