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

Making a Place on the Web - Garden

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

Simply This: Living an Uncomplicated Life

psychologytoday.com

Handwork in Wood

William Noyes

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The desire to create for its own sake is what it means to be human.

Thomas Bevan • Our Tools and Us

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

Andy Matuschak andymatuschak.org

The reason why we create anything is because we love it enough to see it exist.

https://are.na/block/6409233

The Art of Learning: An Inner Journey to Optimal Performance

Josh Waitzkin • 2 highlights

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