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“People with tiny glasses and costly shoes can always find a couple of hours to explain how you did it all wrong.”

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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. more

“When we think of design, we usually imagine things that are chosen because they are designed. Vases or comic books or architecture... It turns out, though, that most of what we make or design is actually aimed at a public that is there for something else. The design is important, but the design is not the point. Call it "public design"... Public design is for individuals who have to fill out our tax form, interact with our website or check into our hotel room despite the way it's designed, not because of it.”

Thinking Way Important Book Form Turns Individual Rooms Imagine Design Taxes Architecture Checks Chosen Despite Comic Hotel Comic Book Website Hotel Rooms Vases

Author:Seth Godin

“You have to finish things - that's what you learn from, you learn by finishing things.”

Writing Design Finishing

Author:Neil Gaiman

“I try and be as stupid as possible regarding my profession, which means I try to look at as few design magazines as possible.”

Trying Looks Mean Stupid Design Profession Magazines

Author:Ettore Sottsass

“To create great work, here's how you must spend your time: 1% Inspiration 9% Perspiration 90% Justification”

Inspiration Design Justification Great Work Perspiration

Author:George Lois

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