Merlin Mann is a prominent writer, speaker, and podcast host in internet culture. Known for his unique perspective and humorous take on personal productivity, technology use, and lifestyle, Mann's work often delves into how to effectively manage time and attention, and how to use technology to improve the quality of life.
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“When you die, no one's going to remember what iPhone you had.”
“If you want to make a chili, you're going to break some cows.”
“I'm a project manager, not a magician. Magicians have way cooler hats.”
“People will always despise you if you end up doing less stupid BS than they choose to suffer.”
“Although your time and attention are finite, the demands on your time and attention are infinite.”
“Joining a Facebook group about creative productivity is like buying a chair about jogging.”
“People either make things or they don't. Inspiration is a poster.”
“A priority is observed, not manufactured or assigned. Otherwise, it's necessarily not a priority.”
“Stop. I’m not going to take any more input until I’ve made something with what I got.”
“Never let the guy with the broom decide how many elephants can be in the parade.”
“Priorities Are Like Arms; If You Think You Have More Than A Couple, You’re Either Lying Or Crazy.”
“Thinking can really be the enemy of action, and thinking can be the enemy of reality.”
“Like tornadoes and cold sores, good work happens with total disregard to whether I'm 'into it.'”
“Don't just play with your phone: go out and produce something.”