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Stell dir vor: Du hast eine Ausschreibung veröffentlicht, und Wochen später öffnest du dein Postfach. Statt drei Bewerbungen findest du 4.000 Slides von 40 Agenturen. Du klickst durch, PDF für PDF, Framework für Framework, Buzzword für Buzzword, und irgendwann fragst du dich: Liest hier eigentlich noch ein Mensch mit? Wo sich vor fünf Jahren drei Agenturen beworben haben, schicken heute mehr als 30 ihre Antworten ab.
Der Vorabend der Globalisierung
Wer in die Ferne aufbrach, wanderte durch Flusstäler und auf Pfaden an Bachläufen entlang oder ließ sich in einfachen Booten mit der Strömung treiben. Zu Fuß ging es langsam voran. Vier bis fünf Wochen brauchte man für 500 Kilometer. Dennoch waren viele Menschen unterwegs, vom heutigen Spanien bis nach Dänemark und vom heutigen England bis weit in den Osten nach Ungarn – lange bevor die Römer Straßen bauten oder die Wikinger zu ihren Seereisen aufbrachen.
SUPER and femtosecond spin-conserving coherent excitation of a tin-vacancy color center in diamond - Nature Communications
Abstract The coherent excitation of an optically active spin system is one of the key elements in the engineering of a spin-photon interface. Using the novel SUPER scheme, we coherently control the main optical transition of a tin-vacancy color center in diamond with nonresonant ultrashort optical pulses. Furthermore, we implement a femtosecond control scheme using resonant pulses for achieving record short quantum gates applied to diamond color centers.
Monitoring the Coating of Single DNA Origami Nanostructures with a Molecular Fluorescence Lifetime Sensor
1 Introduction DNA nanotechnology and, in particular, the DNA origami technique have advanced rapidly in the last decades and have reached an unprecedent level of complexity and functionality at the nanoscale.[1] While the easy design of DNA origami and the spatial control of chemical modifications with base pair precision have opened up a plethora of potential applications in different fields, such as, plasmonics, biosensing, drug delivery, or nanorobotics, the intrinsic instability toward...
What If You Knew What It Takes - Would You Still Do It?
Sometimes all it takes, is this Remember that scene in Avengers: Endgame? Tony Stark asks Dr. Strange, “_Hey, you said one out of fourteen million, we’d win, yeah? Tell me this is it._” And Strange just looks at him and says: “If I tell you what happens, it won’t happen.” I think life works the same way. And here’s why. Knowing would kill the dream Uncertainty is what keeps us moving. If we knew what it actually takes to reach our wildest dreams, we probably wouldn’t bother. Why?
The Courage to See Your Thoughts for What They Are
How it’ll change everything Lately, I’ve gotten into cloud-watching. Not in a “Zen influencer in Bali” way — just standing on a balcony or walking through a park, taking a few minutes to watch the sky do its thing. Clouds drifting by, changing colour, heavy with rain or light like stretched cotton. I also started reading more about mindfulness, presence, and how to live in a world that’s constantly pulling us away from now.
Quit Competing. Start Living.
It was one of those spring days that tricks you. Sun blazing through the window, but step outside, and the cold wind slaps you awake. I didn’t care. I was outside again, gripping the pull-up bars, doing push-ups. And for the first time in a long time, something clicked: this raw, simple movement was saving my mind. It always has. How I lost the gym and found my body In 2017, I was obsessed with the gym.
The Employee Market Is a Lie. Here’s the Proof.
Late-stage capitalism is here. And it hits hard. They told us it’s an employee market. That we, the workers, hold the cards now. But ever since mid-November 2024, after failing to make it as a creator and watching my freelance income vanish, I’ve been job-hunting. And I’ve got one thing to say about this “Fachkräftemangel” (skilled worker shortage) Germany keeps crying about: They’re full of it. The Writer With “Too Much Personality” 50+ applications, 45+ rejections.
I Chased Big Goals for Years and Nearly Ruined My Life - Until I Discovered This Uncomfortable Truth
Do yourself a favor and avoid my mistake Looking back, I had them all. For years, I’ve been chasing the biggest goals, having the wildest dreams, and expecting only the best for myself. Day in and day out, I pursued greatness. In the office. On the training ground. In front of my laptop at home. I believed in making it big. I believed in changing things. I was convinced that if I expected the best of myself, I couldn’t fail.
Why Uncertainty Might Be Exactly What You Need to Reach Your Next Level
I wish I could say that I’ve learned it over the years. But lately, I’ve caught myself fearing uncertainty once again. After my full-on break and almost-exit of writing in November 2024, my gradual loss of any orientation within adult life, and my desperate attempts to find “reasonable” work, I wish I could say: “You know what? Uncertainty hast become my best friend many moons ago.” I can’t.
Everybody Wants to Live a More Peaceful Life, but No One Wants to Leave Their Ego Behind
What I learned from trying to arrive at the perfect place I could say I have known better. I could say that I had learned my lessons years prior. I could even say that I currently read a book (Shantaram) that explains it all. But I don’t. Like most other people, I keep repeating the same mistake of postponing one of the biggest choices you can ever make in life. And I’m sure it’ll leave us empty if we don’t look out. Too broke to don’t care That’s me.
When the World is in Chaos, Be a Lotus
A life lesson found in uncommon beauty I still remember it like it was yesterday. Almost a year ago, Alina and I were in Hoa Lu, Vietnam, all sweaty. A cloudy sky over our heads was just a little disguise for brutal humidity paired with hot temperatures. We had scootered our way to the two steep hills, enflaming the bigger and smaller rivers that snaked through rice fields like snakes. But while the view from the top was just as breathtaking as the hike to it, something entirely else stole the show.
I Discovered the One Thing That Actually Makes You Free
And how much it costs I was wrong. A few weeks ago, I declared that self-doubt is the price one has to pay for freedom. I thought I was right, but it wasn’t — far from it. Now, it’s time to set certain things right and examine the price of freedom and how we can afford it. Getting inspired by the wrong things Self-doubt as the price for freedom seems right at the first and second look. When I read Alex Mathers’s words a few months ago, I finally felt like someone understood me.
The Real Reason You Feel Lost (And How to Find Your Way Back)
Ask yourself the following question Tim J. Schröder · Follow 2 min read · -- Photo by LexScope on Unsplash I’ve been wrong for most of my life. Without even knowing, I’ve been scared of ghosts. Ghosts that kept showing up whenever I thought I got rid of them. The type of ghosts, many are still afraid of. Chances are, you are, too. Most people live in horror houses And they don’t even know it. They fill their heads with shiny goals to achieve. $15k MRR, a new car, a bigger business, a new vacation.
How I Started Feeling Okay When Nothing Goes My Way
The ridiculously simple secret to unshakable peace, no matter your circumstances. Tim J. Schröder · Follow 4 min read · -- Photo by Ilia Bronskiy on Unsplash What if I told you you can start winning in life? Not tomorrow, next week, or someday, but today. Even better right now. You’d probably tell me I’m crazy. And I get it. Only a few weeks earlier, I’d have said the same. Now, I know better. Our biggest problem is this We want to feel good.
Why Everything You Think You Need Is Just a Distraction
Lessons learned after repeating the same mistake for years Tim J. Schröder · Follow 4 min read · -- Photo by Garin Chadwick on Unsplash Here’s my take: subconsciously, we all know there’s only the present moment. Yet, we overcomplicate the entire thing ad infinitum. It would have been the best joke ever if it wouldn’t be so sad. Unfortunately, it is. The only time in existence is the present What if I tell you there’s neither past nor future as we think we know it?
The One Unexpected Life Lesson That Changed Everything for Me
Learned at the most unexpected place In 2019, I had a short spell working in a bar. Not knowing what to do after returning broken from Southeast Asia and failing my dream of becoming a digital nomad, I wanted to get some fast money. And while the work sucked, and it only lasted half a year before I left for London, I met one of my best friends during this time. When I returned from London, we started regularly meeting up.
My #1 Realization About Writing
After failing myself for years Tim J. Schröder · Follow 3 min read · -- Photo by Andrew Ball on Unsplash I was right, doing the wrong thing. Over the last year, I did what I was supposed to do. In many cases, I created click-worthy headlines, delivered value, and educated the reader. But it didn’t help me at all. Sure, I had some nice vanity metrics along the way. I crushed some records. I surprised myself, too. But not in a good way. When your own words come hunting you It’s funny.
5 Things I Learned From Writing and Publishing My First Ebook
Even though I felt like quitting in between Tim J. Schröder · Follow 6 min read · -- Photo by Jakob Owens on Unsplash I just did it. A few days ago, my first ebook went live and is now ready to buy. After years of writing ebooks, blogs, and more for others, it was about damn time to write and publish my first ebook. It’s a German book about confidence (so don’t get too excited for now) but there are more to come this year (yes, English ones, too). And let me tell you: what a fight it was.
Are You Willing to Pay the Price for Freedom?
Hint: it doesn’t involve any money Tim J. Schröder · Follow 3 min read · -- Photo by Cody Black on Unsplash Everybody wants to be free. The other day, my friend said: “You know, give me real estate of some kind, and I’d be free.” My girlfriend Alina wants to be free, too. Free from the expectations of others, the fear of “not making it,” and being different. Me, too. But what if we’ve been seeing “being free” from the wrong perspective the entire time? What if we fall victim to an optical illusion?
Give Yourself the Chance to Start Over
No one else will either if you don’t Tim J. Schröder · Follow 3 min read · -- Photo by moren hsu on Unsplash Here I am. Once more. After a long abstinence. After writing daily for an entire year prior. It feels surreal to start typing again. Like, I’ve been struck by lightning and started learning to walk again. Yet, it also feels familiar. In a warm, comforting way — without all the external pressure I’ve felt in the months prior. And what should I say? Many things have changed. Here’s what I mean.
Are You a Donut Trying to Be a Baker?
An important question to consider in life Tim J. Schröder · Follow 3 min read · -- Photo by sour moha on Unsplash “Most people are donuts.” my friend Dario said while looking at the artificial lake in the middle of the park. The beaming sunlight shone on his face. I looked at him in confusion, asking: “What?!”. “Most people are donuts,” he repeated, still looking at the body of muddy water in front of us. A few geese flew away.
The Painful Truth About Freedom: It’s Not What You Think
Even though you’ve told yourself for years Tim J. Schröder · Follow 3 min read · -- Photo by Raimond Klavins on Unsplash I’ve been chasing it for years. Suffocating in corporate culture, there was nothing I longed for more. I’ve stumbled around, fallen, stood up again, cursed myself, embraced myself, and finally achieved. I’ve been living it for years. Then, I realized it comes with a hefty price. One, most aren’t willing to pay. The cages we trap ourselves in Most are caged birds.
The Hidden Irony of Planning Your Life (And Why It Never Works)
About the courageous alternative you might need Tim J. Schröder · Follow 3 min read · -- Photo by Anthony Tran on Unsplash What do you need? I’ve been asking myself that question, not only in terms of material things but also in life. After a few annoying months without much movement, I thought I needed a decision, a change. But life had better plans. Why? Because I’m convinced what we think we need is often not what we really need. And maybe it’s life’s way to show us that.
How Falling Apart Gave Me the Courage to Start Over
Lessons from the Abyss Tim J. Schröder · Follow Published in Know Thyself, Heal Thyself · 3 min read · -- Photo by Brooke Cagle on Unsplash How could it come to that? I don’t know. Unless I do. Over the last few months, I’ve lost faith in writing and in putting myself out there. Or, to put it short, I lost faith in life. Here’s why I was wrong. I never intended to come to this point. Of course not.
Why “Feeling Stuck” Might Be Exactly What You Need
Even though you fight it Tim J. Schröder · Follow Published in Never Stop Writing · 4 min read · -- Photo by Naomi August on Unsplash I’ve been stuck for months. Ever since I tried reviving my writing business, it felt like I was fighting an uphill battle. I took courses, read books, and started writing and promoting myself online. I had hope. Things seemed to move in the right direction. Then, I went down the vicious creator cycle and lost myself in the process. Now, I’m still stuck.
Forget Traditional Skills - This One Will Change Your Life
What we’d better learn in school Tim J. Schröder · Follow Published in Never Stop Writing · 3 min read · -- Photo by Alex Sheldon on Unsplash “Skills are everything.” We get told by schools, unis, companies, and in the creator game online. They explain how emotional intelligence, writing, video editing, project management, and making the most of your taxes can improve your life. And they can.
Why Our Idea of Success Is Broken - and How to Redefine It for Yourself
The earlier you start, the better you’re off Tim J. Schröder · Follow Published in Know Thyself, Heal Thyself · 3 min read · -- Photo by Rachel McDermott on Unsplash “All I want is a job in which I earn big money, and can leave my brain at the door.” she said. Okay, she didn’t say that. But somehow, a friend of my GF did when she told her that all she wanted was to finally start working at a big car manufacturer in Stuttgart, earning good money and giving zero fucks about the rest.
The Hypocrisy of Selling (Yourself Out)
Especially when you start with good intentions Tim J. Schröder · Follow 3 min read · -- Photo by Milo Miloezger on Unsplash I’m a hypocrite. In the last year, I’ve been telling you to do one specific thing in writing, but I have stopped doing it myself entirely. I’ve repeatedly told people to sell themselves as writers. But I don’t do it anymore. Here’s why. Marketing yourself is one of the highest ROI actions you can ever learn.
The Unexpected Place Where Real Freedom Begins
Forget what you thought you knew about freedom Tim J. Schröder · Follow Published in Know Thyself, Heal Thyself · 3 min read · -- Photo by Benjamin Davies on Unsplash I thought I knew what freedom tastes like. I thought I had created my very own kind of freedom, and to some extent, I was free. I could travel the world, work whenever and wherever I wanted, spend more quality time with loved ones, and invest money. But only until I realized I’d been selling myself out the entire time.
How I Realized Thinking Isn’t Everything - and the Price I Paid
Learn from my mistakes Tim J. Schröder · Follow Published in Know Thyself, Heal Thyself · 3 min read · -- Photo by Nubelson Fernandes on Unsplash Ashamed, blushing, and not knowing what to say, I chuckled. She looked at me in confusion. It had been such a great evening. I had cooked for her, we watched a Pixar movie together, and when it was finally time to have sex, we didn’t. Maybe it was because of her weird moans. But probably it was because of me.
The One Thing Children Understood That Adults Have Forgotten
And why it’s key to a better, more fulfilling life Tim J. Schröder · Follow Published in Write A Catalyst · 3 min read · -- Photo by Ali Kazal on Unsplash The way children act is fascinating. Yesterday, a little girl almost bumped into me. Rushing to get groceries, I tried crossing an almost empty square, but oblivious to her surroundings, she almost walked right into me. Instead of seeing me coming, she was fascinated by blinking lights and walked straight toward it.
Life Isn’t a Problem to Be Solved, But an Experience to Be Lived
Screw this antique mindset Tim J. Schröder · Follow Published in Everyday Wisdom · 4 min read · -- Photo by NEOM on Unsplash I’ve been a wanker for most of my life. Thinking I only needed to consume more information to live a better life, I inhaled it, like others inhale air. I read books, listened to podcasts, finished courses, and watched videos, but all I really did was get off on getting smarter. I made life’s purpose an academic exercise. A mathematical problem to be solved.
3 Simple Tricks That (If Applied) Will Change Your Writing Forever
Even if you start at zero Tim J. Schröder · Follow Published in New Writers Welcome · 3 min read · -- Photo by Viraj Upadhyay on Unsplash I’ve been writing online daily for a year now. And I’ve tried a lot in this time. Some of it was helpful; some was a waste of time. But three simple tricks changed my writing forever. Here is how you can change yours, too. #1 Follow the pain What hurt you the most? Was it the tragic death of a loved one or the recent break-up from a long-term relationship?
Why Most of Us Will Never Be Truly Free
And what this means for your life Tim J. Schröder · Follow Published in Everyday Wisdom · 4 min read · -- Photo by Ivana Cajina on Unsplash It was a sunny autumn day. Beaming sun, blue sky, yellow and red leaves on the trees, and happy people enjoying the end of the work week. But suddenly, I got struck by lightning. Freedom is found where nobody looks for it “If I only had financial freedom, I could focus more on my brand and company.” he said.
What Five Years of Full-Time Writing Taught Me About Success and Fulfillment
And why it matters more than ever Tim J. Schröder · Follow Published in New Writers Welcome · 4 min read · -- Photo by Henry Ravenscroft on Unsplash I live in a paradox. When I started ghostwriting in 2020, I had no idea what I was doing. Yet, I earned more money than in the two jobs I had studied for before. Now, after almost five years of (ghost)writing, I know more than ever and earn just as little as back in the day. This puts me in a situation.
Why I’m Letting Go of Goals and Embrace Life as It Comes
All you have is this Tim J. Schröder · Follow Published in Everyday Wisdom · 4 min read · -- Photo by Daniel Monteiro on Unsplash Lately, I’ve been thinking about getting rid of my goals. After a long time of trying to do better, get bigger, and go faster, I’ve reached a point where I no longer see any meaning in them. Because where’s any meaning if you don’t do things for the sake of it?
The Day My Idealism Broke Me
Life Lessons, Self, This Happened To Me A hard lesson I’m lucky to have learned early in life Tim J. Schröder · Follow Published in Never Stop Writing · 3 min read · -- Photo by Yosi Prihantoro on Unsplash I was sobbing, leaning against the heater. What felt like home only minutes earlier now felt like the venue of my second heartbreak. My now-ex-GF, sitting next to me, was uncomfortable. She had just broken up with me for all the right reasons. And it’s not that I hadn’t seen it coming.
The Best Thing You Can Do to Live Your Dream Life Is This
Hint: it’s not earning more money Tim J. Schröder · Follow Published in Everyday Wisdom · 4 min read · -- Photo by Hannah Busing on Unsplash I don’t want to know the number of hours I spent worrying about my life. Despite me not being even 30, it feels like thousands. Besides some heartbreaks, the main reason was my career. School and loved ones promised me a successful future, but all I got was scraps from the buffet from which others had already eaten. This put immense pressure on me.
The One Surprising Key to Unlocking Success in Life That Most People Overlook
Forget about the “how” Tim J. Schröder · Follow Published in Practice in Public · 4 min read · -- Photo by Los Muertos Crew on Pexels Have you ever realized “How” and “Who” share the same letters? I’m convinced that’s no coincidence. Because once we change one little thing, we become more successful and happier in life. But before I get to that, let’s first look at what most get wrong. Chasing ghosts for most of their lives I did. Most still do, always on the search for the big revelation.
How to Break Free from Society’s Fear of Failure Trap
The paradox we need to overcome Most are programmed to fail. But it’s not their fault. School, university, and society all teach us to avoid failure like the plague, making us more likely to fail in the grand scheme of things. Chances are, you’re a victim, too. Here’s why. What most think failure looks like Most are convinced failure is trying something and sucking at it.
Why Acceptance is the Ultimate Peace
About the secret that is none Tim J. Schröder · Follow Published in Everyday Wisdom · 3 min read · -- Photo by M Venter on Pexels I’ve lately found myself in a rut. Walking rounds and rounds in my foggy mind, unable to see where I’m going, and always returning to where I started. Hours, days, even weeks passed. And I kept wandering, trying to walk through the fog. When in reality, it’d have needed something else entirely.
The Secret to Staying True to Yourself in a Chaotic Digital World
The unexpected route to take Tim J. Schröder · Follow Published in Everyday Wisdom · 4 min read · -- Photo by Kelvin Valerio on Pexels I can’t be the only one. Lately, I’ve been overwhelmed by online work’s ever-increasing pace. The chances of producing quality content while keeping up with all (or at least) most of your digital and analog peers are almost zero. It’s why people stop doing this online writing thing so early. It’s why people burn out trying to keep up.
3 Simple Tricks to Stop Writing Texts for the Next Dumpster Fire
Let others do the heating Tim J. Schröder · Follow Published in Write A Catalyst · 3 min read · -- Photo by Richard Wu on Pexels Brace yourself; winter is coming. But this doesn’t mean you should write texts so bad you’d throw them in a dumpster fire to keep yourself warm while sipping on overpriced pumpkin-spiced lattes. You can do better than that. Without black magic but by using these three simple tricks. Here is how to write to inspire and not for the fire.
The Adult Trap: How ‘Growing Up’ Is Holding You Back
Escape the adult trap Tim J. Schröder · Follow Published in Everyday Wisdom · 3 min read · -- Photo by Jonathan Borba on Pexels Somewhere along the way, I tried to grow up. I tried to be more reasonable. I tried to take care of anything. I tried to make the right decisions. But I’ve been wrong. Because I robbed myself of something we all need more of. Here’s what I mean. Children have this incredible advantage over adults Often, we’re trying to escape or box our inner children.
Stop Romanticizing Writing; Do This Instead
Get this right from the start or waste your time Tim J. Schröder · Follow Published in New Writers Welcome · 3 min read · -- Photo by Silvio Barbosa on Pexels Romantic writing advice pisses me off. The internet is full of advice, such as “You can earn your money writing sipping oat milk lattes all day” and “You can earn $10,000 writing, starting today.” But it doesn’t work like that. Does this mean you should stop trying altogether? Hell, no. I’m living proof you shouldn’t.
Why Keeping Promises to Yourself Is the Ultimate Act of Strength
Discover the foundation of resilience Tim J. Schröder · Follow Published in Everyday Wisdom · 2 min read · -- Photo by bamboo ave. on Pexels I feel like a child again. Like a child whose sugar rush is over, it has to fight with the hard reality of longing for more. Almost like back in the day when I snuck into the pantry to eat cookies while my parents were working. It’s the adult version with engagement for my writing instead of cookies. Because the sugar rush is over.
How Ambition Killed My Writing Challenge and What I Learned from It
Spare yourself my pain Tim J. Schröder · Follow Published in Write A Catalyst · 3 min read · -- Photo by Kaboompics.com on Pexels In July, I was flying. I just finished my first self-imposed writing challenge on Medium and didn’t only get 2000 but 3000 followers within 90 days. It felt like the only way is up. So, I got tempted to proclaim this: “I aim to double my followers here on Medium in the following 90 days. So, instead of having 4.800 followers, I aim for 9.600.” And I failed. Hard. It hurt.
Everyday Wisdom for Everyone - Join Us
Share your wisdom the easy way Tim J. Schröder · Follow Published in Everyday Wisdom · 3 min read · -- Created by autor with Dall E Everyday Wisdom is a pub for everyone. Anyone is welcome to join, no matter the life experience! As someone who believes in life as the best teacher, I want to create a safe and engaging space to share everyday stories that made you a little bit wiser — no matter the niche.
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