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

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

Chia Amisola chias.blog

Why We Need More Omakase Creators

Luke Burgis read.lukeburgis.com

Designing Your Life: How to Build a Well-Lived, Joyful Life

Bill Burnett • 9 highlights

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Cover of Designing Your Life: How to Build a Well-Lived, Joyful Life

Handwork in Wood

William Noyes

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Avoiding Kits | andrewlb.com blog

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Making a Place on the Web - Garden

Extending the metaphor of carpentry, it’s first necessary to be able to saw wood neatly and to drive nails. Later you can bevel the edges or add elegant finials, if that’s your taste. But you can never forget that you are practicing a craft that’s based on certain principles.

William Zinsser • On Writing Well, 30th Anniversary Edition: An Informal Guide to Writing Nonfiction

Making nice things is difficult and time-consuming.

If we want people to make nice things for us, we have to pay for their rent and grocery bills and raw materials