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How to get over public speaking

In the last two years (this was written in 2016) I've stood on many stages around the world giving 30+ talks in more than 25 cities. I'm only counting the talks within the last 2-3 years, because those are the only ones I gave in English, my second language. That doesn't make me an expert, but there

by Tobias van Schneider

Be useful

Two simple words that are so easy to forget. Every day when I wake up I try to remind myself of just that: Be useful.

by Tobias van Schneider

If you don’t do it, someone else will

I learned this early on a long time ago as a little kid. My mother always had weird ways to raise us kids, and one was in particular outstanding and made a big impression on me.

by Tobias van Schneider

A Teacher Explains, a Mentor Inspires

I often get asked if I have had any mentors along the way in my life and career. I'm not sure if I'm right with this, but I feel like this is a very American question to ask.

by Tobias van Schneider

What Excites You?

(listen to the same song I enjoyed to when writing this article)It's such an easy thing to say. When you've found something you love and others ask how they can find it too, you just say "follow your passion," like it was that

by Tobias van Schneider

Why you should change your mind

But when it comes to bigger decisions or anything related to our identity or profession, changing our mind happens much less frequently. Generally we believe that this is a good thing, “sticking to our core values” as we like to call it. Once we made a decision, we like to

by Tobias van Schneider

How to find your own design style

I get a lot of emails from young designers often asking me on how they can find their own unique style.

by Tobias van Schneider

Make more, live more

Today I want to take a different perspective on the human lifespan, specifically a human lifespan in today’s world. Doing this helps me zoom out and evaluate if the things I’m doing right now are really important to me, or if I just got stuck in the flow.

by Tobias van Schneider

Be Stupid

If you’re new to this blog, you can read the four principles I already wrote about below: 1. Ignore Everybody [https://www.vanschneider.com/ignore-everybody/] 2. A Jack Of All Trades [https://www.vanschneider.com/a-jack-of-all-trades/] 3. Trust Your Gut [https://www.vanschneider.com/trust-your-gut/] 4. Stay Busy [https:

by Tobias van Schneider

The Secret Is the Beginning

Those are the things that make big headlines and motivate us to push harder every day. While these stories are motivating and inspiring, they are also intimidating. Often so intimidating that we question everything we do. We compare our little project with the big ones who are already out there