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.”
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 Reasons Why Making Things After Work Beats Scrolling, Streaming, or Complaining
ou’ve been in the working world for several years and time seems to be slipping away from you faster than ever.
Sure, you meet up with old friends to complain about your jobs, mindlessly scroll social media, and catch up on the latest streaming shows, but something is always missing. Maybe you’ve even tried video games, getting a pet, or starting a YouTube channel. No matter what you try, you can’t find a good way to let off steam after your 9 to 5 and recharge yourself.
Tired of Being Told to Relax? 3 Reasons Making Things Is a Better Cure for Corporate Burnout
You're home from an exhausting day of unnecessary meetings, constant Teams notifications, and email overload and all you want to do is unwind... like you've done every night for the past few years.
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.
5 Easy Ways For Professionals Working From Home To Make Their Background Lighting For Video Calls 100 Times Better In Under An Hour
Boring backgrounds are a plague on video calls, which are here to stay, even as most people return to the office more frequently.
Instead of settling for boring, here are 5 Easy Ways to MAKE your video background 100 times better in under an hour.
Feeling Unfulfilled In Your Remote Job? 3 Basic Steps To Creating Your Ideal WFH Environment
Are you working a remote, full-time job, but are left feeling unfulfilled?