About Don Charisma

Don Charisma – Blogger, photographer, writer, promoter, scuba diver, web designer/developer/ninja, SEO guru … tinker tailor soldier spy … well, you get the idea, my talents are varied as are my interests …

Don Charisma… because anything is possible with Charisma

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I’m a bit of a phoenix, as my life changes, so do I and the things I focus on and do, I guess it’s much the same for everyone.

“Life has three rules: Paradox, Humor, and Change.

– Paradox: Life is a mystery; don’t waste your time trying to figure it out.

– Humor: Keep a sense of humor, especially about yourself. It is a strength beyond all measure

– Change: Know that nothing ever stays the same.”

Dan Millman, Way of the Peaceful Warrior: A Book That Changes Lives

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(How I Cartooned Myself (c) Don Charisma 2013)

Don Charisma’s Realms

sea,scuba diving,ocean,water,light,diver,underwater,camera,diving,swimming,exploring,blue,blue water,blue sea,blue light,blue camera,blue ocean,DON CHARISMAIn the teaching realm I’m a qualified and certified diving instructor, helping people to learn to dive is fun. What I love about teaching is – what’s more satisfying than helping someone else achieve their dreams and become all they can be ?

tools,diy,do it yourself,hammer,carpentry,construction,wrench,repair,work,carpenter,service,builder,screwdriver,handyman,set,wood,build,workman,spanner,equipment,repairman,fix,maintenance,brown work,brown wood,brown building,brown construction,brown tools, DON CHARISMAIn the practical realm I’ve been an engineer fixing boilers and designing central heating systems. Not many a tradesman’s job that I can’t do or haven’t done. Whilst I can be incredibly creative, I can also be incredibly technical. So art + geek, or any degree in between.

ingredients,cooking,preparation,spices,knife,food,kitchen,cook,cuisine,wooden,homemade,prepare,recipe,traditional,board,preparing,chef,tools,brown food,brown kitchen,brown cooking,brown tools, DONCHARISMAIn the thought realm I’ve also been an engineer fixing bank’s humongous computer systems, building new parts and adding a little creative sparkle where possible. I like to fiddle, play, hack, build, create or what-ever-you-like, with software and hardware, DIY in the world of technology, love it! Cooking up ideas in the thought kitchen, ideas-chef, sometimes I am 😛

buddha,buddhism,statue,religion,asia,spiritual,meditation,believe,figure,meditate,contemplation,reflection,spiritual exercise,prayer,rest,force,relaxation,heat,sitting,beautiful,warm,psychic,mentally,holzfigur,DONCHARISMAIn the spiritual realm I’ve explored myself and my mind through channels like meditation and relationships. I believe in God, but I’m not religious. Knowing myself and taking responsibility, I know are key. Also “let it be, let it change, let it go.”. So simple wisdom, “KISS”, ie Simple Stupid !

 

DON CHARISMA,mac,freelancer,macintosh,macbook,laptop,computer,iphone,workplace,google,self-employed,blogger,internet,seo,investigationIn the internet realm I built a successful company that SEO’ed number one for quite some time, all my own doing… well a little help from my family and friends. Right now we’re doing well on Google etc with DonCharisma.com and DonCharisma.org

DONCHARISMA,business,cash,coin,concept,credit,currency,finance,financial,gold,golden,isolated,market,money,background,pound,savings,pounds,stock,wealth,single,brown background,brown business,brown money,brown finance,brown companyIn the financial realm I’ve been involved in property, I’ve worked for employers and traded the financial markets, I’ve made money, I’ve lost money. Making money isn’t so hard, keeping it, now that’s a challenge:) Financial freedom and passive income would be nice, but for most of us it’s hard work that keeps the bank manager at bay.

DON CHARISMA,children,silhouette,cheers,forward,positive,view,joy,light,bill,holidays,cheerful,enthusiasm,expectation,hope,future prospects,outlook,presentation,ray of hope,perspective,star,sunset,birds,clouds,sky,colourfull,wave,water,mirroringIn the future realm it’s not always certain for any of us. The best of both worlds is to be do something I love and make a decent living doing it. That said, happiness trumps wealth, for me, almost any day of the week, so I’m happy doing something I love, like blogging 😀

My Blog My Way

This is my personal blog for things that interest me, from the mundane and everyday, to the very exciting and fun. Art, design, geek, writing, photography, videography, improv and opinions … oh and did I mention I love watching movies, and my life wouldn’t be the same without music.

BUT Overall, Charisma is “what it’s about”.

If you’ve found this page I hope you enjoy what you find here, and I wish you happiness and success in your life.

Most of all I hope that some of you reading this will become friends. WHY? Well, it’s not possible to have “enough” good friends, the world is a far far better place for those that like us and probably wouldn’t turn without those that love us 😀

Thanks for reading,

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1,263 thoughts on “About Don Charisma”

  1. ..ciao caro Don Charisma. ..ti ringrazio della visita al mio blog. Nn essendo in grado di scrivere correttamente in inglese (il mio è da spiaggia), e visto che il mio blog è in italiano, mi permetto di scrivere nella mia lingua. ..grazie mille e buone cose!
    R. 🙂

    1. Thanks for consideration … Always happy for mentions, reblogs, shares etc where I’m in a positive light, it’s useful and helpful for me 🙂

  3. Hey, thanks for following the life and times of Frank the goat, CEG of Mountain Top Fibers. We have a lot of fun around here, just don’t have a lot of time to write about it – but we’ll try harder!

  6. Well, I’m still stuck at the making money part. Possibly, I have it the opposite way around from you – I can keep it, but making it (in a fulfilling way)…now there’s something. Nice to meet you 🙂

    1. LOL, don’t worry hun sometimes I get it the other way around too … and making it in a fulfilling way, true true … just gotta keep trying until all the pieces fit into place … very nice to meet you too 😉

  10. Hi Don! Thank you so much for following. I don’t get a lot of people following my little blog so really appreciate it. Originally it was supposed to be about my hobby quilting but when my hubby’s health turned for the worse, it turned into a blog that keeps everyone updated on his health and status on heart transplant list. I hope it helps to educate people as well. We do try to keep a sense of humor – it’s sometimes dark humor but you have to take it where you can get it!! I look forward to following your blog as well. Thanks again and talk soon. Cheryl

    1. Hey Cheryl … thanks for following me back, that’s always much appreciated 🙂 … I’m fairly broad humoured and dark doesn’t bother me, so happy 🙂 Hope we speak again soon dear 🙂

      2. Hun, please can we cut to the chase, where you ask me what you want to know ? I’m answering 4 or 500 comments a day at the moment, and I really genuinely don’t understand what you want to know …

  20. Hi. Thanks for the following (I guess) but I don’t blog anything on it so, really, I’m not sure where you come from and why you wish to follow nothing… ^^;

  26. Thanks for following my blog…it’s always a thrill when someone else wants to read the thoughts that come out of my head, even when they are strange.

    1. You’re welcome 🙂 … I’ve been reading the Keith Johnstone book, I blogged about it – and no the thoughts aren’t strange hun, they are normal …

      2. Ah, yes it’s “Impro and the theatre” I think … it’s the one that was recommended by my impro friends … I’m about half way through, it is a very very good read …

  35. Hy Don,

    Anyway, there are a lot of things in Budapest that you would shoot. Visit us in the future if you can. 🙂

    Best Regards,

    András.

  37. Thanks for following my blog, Don! I’m just wondering how you could follow a Romanian blog. Do you speak Romanian :)? Your blog is very interesting.

  40. Thanks for following my blog. Was particularly interested in your blog about SEO’s. Am thinking to redo my website using WordPress for the very reasons you have mentioned. Enjoyed your photography.

  41. Hi DC! 🙂

    I see youve stumbled upon my forgotten blog! Thank you for the follow! I have now started a business that I’m trying to grow and was just thinking last night about updating it and giving it some much needed attention… Thanks for the reminder to do that.

    1. Hey Lisette you’re welcome and lovely to hear from you 🙂 … Don’t know if it helps, but I’ve made DonCharisma.org my professional/personal site and also have DonCharisma.com as my commerical site … there are synergies that exist between the two 🙂

  45. woW!!! lovingggg the 3 rules and aallllll the realms ! all i can say is that i wish there ‘are’ more like you in every corner of the world. And thankk you for following 🙂

  47. Thank you for following my blog. Recently I decided to switch to Polish eventually; will you learn my mother tongue to follow, or shall I continue writing in English (every second note, for example)?

    Your blog seems pretty interesting, and you open many doors, or mirrors leading to amazing spaces:) Exploring them is a real challenge considering scarcity of time…

    1. You are very welcome, and whichever you like my friend, google translate is quite good at translating … it may be that you want to reach a wider audience, in which case bilingual would be useful for you 🙂

  49. Hey Don, thanks for following my blog. Hope you find what you are looking for in Jesus Christ. I have seen your blog and will come back again.

    – Pastor Justin Steward

  50. Don — thank you for following my blog, Football 101. I’m now blogging at thatcomebackseason.wordpress.com if you want to keep up with the 101 entries as I’m expanding into a variety of subjects. Thanks again. Much appreciated.

      1. Thanx Don! I loved the sunrise also. I try to get up early every morning and greet the new day. I love your attitude. Oo-aa!

        John

        On Fri, Apr 11, 2014 at 8:45 AM, Don Charisma wrote:

        > Don Charisma commented: “You are very welcome my friend, love the > sunset on your new blog :)” >

      3. Don —

        Good morning! I get up early everyday. I love my new life.

        J.

        On Fri, Apr 11, 2014 at 9:29 AM, Don Charisma wrote:

        > Don Charisma commented: “Thanks John … occasionally I do get up > early !” > Respond to this comment by replying above this line > New comment on *Don Charisma * > > > > *Don Charisma* commentedon About > Don Charisma . > > in response to *oksooner92311*: > > Thanx Don! I loved the sunrise also. I try to get up early every morning > and greet the new day. I love your attitude. Oo-aa! John On Fri, Apr 11, > 2014

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