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

And perhaps the most important thing to realize is that we not only need to create for each other, but for ourselves as well. Creating something is the perfect way to avoid wasting the precious moments that we have been given. To contribute, to create, to chip in to the world around you and to add your line to the world’s story — that is a life... See more

James Clear • Smart People Should Create Things

We live in an era where a motivated 12-year-old can learn the basics of timber framing, semiconductor design, or how to bake bread that would rival world-class bakeries. They can master nearly any mechanical system or any number of programming or artistic vocations, even if no mentor lives nearby. The limit is no longer some teacher or institution

Simon Sarris • School Is Not Enough

Audacious Gardening: On Daring to Care

Georgina Reed theplanthunter.com.au

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

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

Thomas Bevan • Our Tools and Us

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

Chia Amisola chias.blog

Creative by Default

Casey Rosengren medium.com

I think we adults have a similar innate drive to create, and that drive can be supported or stifled by the environment. And, I think that instead of creating environments where we are creative by default , we live in a world where we are distracted by default .