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Webstock '11: Merlin Mann - Scared Shitless: How I Learned to Love Being Afraid of Pretty Much Everything on Vimeo

I've yet to hear Merlin Mann speak and not be inspired. He'd hate to hear me say that, he'd insist that he is not the inspiration guy but I don't care. Merlin can't be categorized and you never know what subjects he'll address at any given time. It doesn't matter. He'll give you an insight and perspective on that subject that could escape observation for years.

What I like most about Merlin is his ability to cut through the layers of crap we deceive ourselves with everyday and get to the heart of the problem at hand. There isn't a single podcast episode I've listened to of his that I haven't walked away from thinking, "Holy crap. That is going to change my life forever."

You might recognize him from his other websites like: 43 Folders, Kung Fu Grippe, Inbox Zero or even his podcast, Back to Work with Dan Benjamin.

For one of the single most defining posts on who Merlin is, check out his "Cranking" post, you won't soon forget it. A second example is embedded below, a speech given at Webstock 2011.




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