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 Practice

Seth Godin • 7 highlights

amazon.com

Simply This: Living an Uncomplicated Life

psychologytoday.com

Handwork in Wood

William Noyes

amazon.com

Making a Place on the Web - Garden

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

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

Andy Matuschak andymatuschak.org

No More Boring Apps | (Not Boring) Software

(Not Boring) Software Inc.andy.works

good example of someone creating things with soul and heart

Smart People Should Create Things

James Clear jamesclear.com

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

Barbara Gail Montero aeon.co