Why To Make Things

A collection for Paul Kirwin based on this prompt: “I’m a retired custom woodworker. I find community in the writings of others that have found satisfaction and comfort and value in the crafting of things. I’m not looking for ‘How-To Make Things’ books but more like ‘Why To Make Things’ books”

Alex Dobrenko

Our Tools and Us

Thomas Bevan thomasjbevan.substack.com

The Practice

Seth Godin • 7 highlights

amazon.com

The Art of Learning: An Inner Journey to Optimal Performance

Josh Waitzkin • 2 highlights

amazon.com

Cover of The Art of Learning: An Inner Journey to Optimal Performance

The Genius of Japanese Carpentry: Secrets of an Ancient Woodworking Craft

Azby Brown

Tools for thought: science, design, art, craftsmanship?

Andy Matuschak andymatuschak.org

The Courage to Be Happy

Ichiro Kishimi

readwise.io

A chief gladness of gardening comes from its dual nature, from how it salves our longing for making order out of chaos but also frustrates it. There is elemental satisfaction in the reminder that we can never fully control nature — that, in fact, any sense of control is a childish fantasy, for we ourselves are children of nature, made by the... See more