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 point of these lines is clear. In the old days, craftsmen did not cut corners. They worked carefully, and they took care with every aspect of their work. Every part of the product was considered, and each was designed and made to be exactly as it should be. These craftsmen did not relax their thoughtful self-discipline even with respect to feat... See more

Harry Frankfurt • On Bullshit

Smart People Should Create Things

James Clear jamesclear.com

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

No More Boring Apps | (Not Boring) Software

andy.works andy.works

good example of someone creating things with soul and heart

The Art of Learning: An Inner Journey to Optimal Performance

Josh Waitzkin • 1 highlight

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

Making nice things is difficult and time-consuming.

If we want people to make nice things for us, we have to pay for their rent and grocery bills and raw materials

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

https://are.na/block/6409233

The Practice

Seth Godin