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Mark Whitby
ADHD + OCD: When Chaos Wears a Tie

Having ADHD and OCD at the same time is like being both the clown and the ringmaster of your own mental circus — one side wants to do everything, the other insists it must be perfect. You race ahead, then freeze, polish, restart, repeat. It’s chaos with a clipboard, creativity in conflict, and comedy in motion. But here’s the thing — when you stop fighting it and start dancing with it, the madness becomes your rhythm. Because you’re not broken;

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November 11, 2025 No Comments
Connected Everywhere
Just Me
Mark Whitby
Part II – Why I Switched Hosts And Why You Shoud Too It’s All About the Money

I recently moved from NameHero to Hosting.com (formerly A2Hosting), and it’s been a game-changer — faster load times, stronger uptime, and real human support. I now offer clients their own dedicated cPanel hosting with 80% off the first year — that’s a full year for less than the cost of a month elsewhere. Hosting might not sound exciting, but trust me — the right one can transform your business, your sanity, and your bottom line.

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November 2, 2025 No Comments
Digitally Modile
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Mark Whitby
It’s Not Immigration, It’s Labor Mobility

Forget immigration — the new global movement isn’t about people crossing borders, it’s about work crossing Wi-Fi. Labor mobility is quietly redefining how the world earns, learns, and lives. From Bali’s cafés to Berlin’s startups, millions of people are contributing globally without ever migrating. This flagship piece by Mark Whitby explores how technology, remote work, and shifting policies are blurring the lines between local and global — and why being mobile (in skills, mindset, and opportunity) is now the most

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October 28, 2025 No Comments
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Just Me
Mark Whitby
Why Is 11pm To 2am So Important

Ever notice how your brain suddenly lights up at night? For me, the hours between 11pm and 2am are pure magic. It’s when distractions vanish, the world quiets down, and creativity runs free. Science calls it chronotypes and circadian rhythm — I just call it “my time.” In those late hours, ideas flow faster, problem-solving feels sharper, and big-picture thinking comes naturally. It’s not insomnia; it’s a peak performance window. Understanding why this happens turned a late-night quirk into my

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September 29, 2025 No Comments
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AI
Mark Whitby
Why ChatGPT Is My Number 1 Choice For Personal AI

ChatGPT has become my number one choice for personal AI because it works closer to the way I think — most of the time. From coding WordPress plugins that just work to nailing my Coffee Chat writing style, it feels like having a massive brain of experts on call 24/7. For me, it’s more than a tool. It’s a creative sidekick, a business partner, and a forward-thinking consultant rolled into one. Sure, it’s not perfect — sometimes code fails or

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September 29, 2025 No Comments
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Just Me
Mark Whitby
When Should a Child Get Their First Phone?

When Should a Child Get Their First Phone? Kids want phones younger than ever. Parents feel the pressure — safety, social life, school. Back in the 2000s it was a Nokia with Snake. Fun, harmless, limited. Now a phone is a full-blown portal. Friends, strangers, games, shopping, TikTok, everything. That changes the rules. It’s not just about the device. It’s about how you set it up. A dumb phone, a smartwatch, or the latest iPhone… doesn’t matter as much as

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September 22, 2025 No Comments
Idealogy
Mark Whitby
Why a T-Shaped Life Beats a T-Shaped Career

We’ve all heard about the T-Shaped Career. The Generalist v’s Specialist. It’s that idea where you go broad in your knowledge, but deep in one area. Great for work. Great for resumes. But here’s the thing — what about life outside of work? What if you could take that same model and flip it into something way more powerful — a T-Shaped Life. A T-Shaped Life isn’t about climbing the ladder or being the sharpest specialist in the room. It’s

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September 20, 2025 No Comments
Finance
Mark Whitby
A Smart Rabbit Has Three Burrows: A Gen X & Boomer Tip

A Smart Rabbit Has Three Burrows: A Gen X & Boomer Guide to Wealth in Shaky Times You’ve probably heard the old adage: “A smart rabbit has three burrows.” Sounds cute, right? But it’s actually one of the sharpest wealth lessons you can take on board today. In a nutshell, it means: don’t rely on one single hole in the ground to keep you safe. Have backups. Have options. Be ready to move when things shift. And let’s face it

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September 14, 2025 No Comments
Just Me
Mark Whitby
Why Does Capital Love Fossil Fuels?

Why does capital love fossil fuels? It’s not hard to explain. They exist in a small number of discrete locations, where the right to exploit them can be owned and monopolised. Most can be extracted commercially only at scale, excluding small competitors. They can be stored and traded all over the world, allowing prices to be optimised across time and space. Renewable energy, by contrast, can be generated almost anywhere, by almost anyone with a small amount of money to

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August 28, 2025 No Comments
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