Merlin Mann is the guy behind 43Folders.com, among other creative things like podcasting and such.
He’s created a cool slideshow that you might want to check out.
Here’s the essence of his message:
Find your obsession
Every day, explain it to
one person you respect
Edit everything, skip shortcuts
And try not to be a dick
Get better
Yup. That’s it. Works for me.

Hi Mark – I like these tips better than the long drawn out pages on how to be a better blogger. They get straight to the point & explain everything really well.
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Yes, very effective.
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