Why To Make Things

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”

Simply This: Living an Uncomplicated Life

psychologytoday.com

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Working: People Talk About What They Do All Day and How They Feel About What They Do

Studs Terkel • 2 highlights

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

Barbara Gail Montero aeon.co

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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

How to build a newthing

Yancey Strickler ideaspace.ystrickler.com

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Avoiding Kits

Andrew Lovett-Baron andrewlb.com

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