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

Why We Need More Omakase Creators

Luke Burgis read.lukeburgis.com

Simply This: Living an Uncomplicated Life

psychologytoday.com

The Arc of the Practical Creator - More To That

Lawrence Yeo moretothat.com

gardening as a counterforce to disconnect, a salve to the illusion of human separateness and control, and a path toward what it means to live a truly good life.

Wonderground • Audacious Gardening: On Daring to Care

Handwork in Wood

William Noyes

amazon.com

All I needed to hear when I was younger that the things I love were worth something. We live in the age of tooling and creation. There is no shortage of platforms and resources that make it easier for us to build, but there’s also a lack of cultural understanding around that turns young people off things they’re ridiculously good at and love, along... See more

Chia Amisola • In defense of disorder: on career, creativity, and professionalism - Chia's Blog

The Courage to Be Happy

Ichiro Kishimi

readwise.io

How to build a newthing

Yancey Strickler ideaspace.ystrickler.com

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

Azby Brown