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

The Courage to Be Happy

Ichiro Kishimi

readwise.io

Lego Mindset vs. Woodworking Mindset

Scott Stevenson blog.scottstevenson.net

The Practice

Seth Godin • 7 highlights

amazon.com

Why We Need More Omakase Creators

Luke Burgis read.lukeburgis.com

Simply This: Living an Uncomplicated Life

psychologytoday.com

Mastery

Robert Greene

amazon.com

The true expert does not perform in a state of effortless ‘flow’ | Aeon Essays

Barbara Gail Montero aeon.co

Making ceramics requires patience and is an exercise in delayed gratification (or dissatisfaction). There are so many ways to fuck something up, so many stages to the process, and entering that cycle of hope, expectation, and either failure and trying again or ecstatic satisfaction added a new dimension to the rhythms of my life.

Marian Bull • When a hobby becomes a job

Avoiding Kits

Andrew Lovett-Baron andrewlb.com