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Feb 2024
25m 35s

Mike Schnaidt: The Reflex Blue Show #253

Donovan Beery
About this episode

Mike Schnaidt stops by The Reflex Blue Show to talk about his new book – Creative Endurance: 56 Rules for Overcoming Obstacles and Achieving Your Goals. A practical sort of self-help guide for graphic designers.

We also talk about his role in being the Creative Director of the Fast Company empire, and working in the magazine world for over two decades.

Enjoy.

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