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

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

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

Andy Matuschak andymatuschak.org

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

Dave Evans • 9 highlights

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

The Courage to Be Happy

Ichiro Kishimi

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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

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

Chia Amisola chias.blog

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

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

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The Practice

Seth Godin • 7 highlights

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