Mind of a Maker

A daily blog inspired by Matthew Dicks

Every action you take is a vote for the type of person you wish to become. No single instance will transform your beliefs, but as the votes build up, so does the evidence of your new identity.
— James Clear, Atomic Habits

To become better at something, you have to practice. What better way to become a better writer and storyteller than to practice by making a habit of writing daily?

In this daily blog, we’ll discuss Maker-related topics as well as what inspires projects, including YouTube videos, Movies, TV Shows, Disney, Star Wars, LEGO, Books, and more. Everything is on the table, and nothing is off-limits.

Disclaimer: The thumbnail images featured on this blog are often AI-generated. See Disclosure page for more information.

3 Unexpected Benefits For Corporate Professionals Who Start Making Things
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3 Unexpected Benefits For Corporate Professionals Who Start Making Things

I had been working nights and weekends for nearly a year, felt like I barely saw my new wife, and had canceled so many plans with friends that invites stopped coming. A YouTube video came across my feed of someone building something (what I cannot remember, although I wish I could) and I thought, "I can do that." I immediately started figuring out what tools I needed, what I could build, and what space I had in the garage.

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2 Simple Tips For Busy Professionals To Maximize Their Time In The Workshop, Create More Projects, And Tap Into Their Creative Side
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2 Simple Tips For Busy Professionals To Maximize Their Time In The Workshop, Create More Projects, And Tap Into Their Creative Side

Time is a struggle for just about everyone, but especially busy professionals juggling work, family, friends, and other responsibilities ahead of hobbies.

Fortunately, I found these 2 simple tips helped me get more out of my limited workshop time, which helped me create more projects, and gave me the time to think creatively as well.

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Will AI Make Creators Obsolete?
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Will AI Make Creators Obsolete?

Over just the past year, AI has become more advanced and more accessible at a staggering pace. With AI generating images and videos in minutes, many creatives worry that it could replace them. Some companies have already downsized staff in favor of "outsourcing" to AI for a lower expense.

The good news for creators is that this has happened before.

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3 Reasons Why You Should Start 3D Printing
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3 Reasons Why You Should Start 3D Printing

Several years ago, I got a 3D printer and was devastated when I couldn't get the results I was looking for. I found I was spending more time tuning and calibrating the machine than actually printing. In frustration, I turned away from it as a viable option till recently.

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Why I’m (Re)Starting To Write Online
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Why I’m (Re)Starting To Write Online

Earlier this year, I started writing online thanks to Dickie Bush & Nicolas Cole’s course, Ship 30 for 30. However, I didn’t follow through, which I didn’t like. Today, I’m restarting my 30-day writing challenge.

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