Good Maker's Morning

2025 was awesome. Not what I expected. But still great. I laid more groundwork when I thought I was going to build. So next year is all about building.

AI is absolutely crazy. And I think we've become desensitized to it.

I'm in the minority, but AI is actually good for creativity.

In order to do your best, you need to know when you're at your best.

Being transparent is a good thing... right?

Good goals have three characteristics. Kind of.

Where do standards come from? When should you raise them?

Every good solution starts with the same question.

Do you know why you do something? What about how you do it? Do you care?

I often hate the process but love the result. Things have to change.

I did this for 30 days straight. What's next?

What would I do if I couldn't do what I do? How would I start over?

Usually the blockers we have to creativity aren't the ones we think they are.

Diversification of content streams leads to diverse feedback loops. And it's awesome.

Reviews and testimonials are great. But maybe we should just try things out too?

When do you use something borrowed and when do it do it yourself?

Should you be always be curious? I don't think so.

Are you changing your input to match your intended results?

A little therapy session on where I go next.

Practice is really preparation when you think about it.

When you're not expecting criticism is usually when it's going to affect you the most.(note: I accidentally left a "pitch up" effect my kids were playing with on, so I had to manually pitch down after recording. Sorry this sounds weird.)

Pricing strategies and the psychology behind it might not be that bad.

As a semi-perfectionist, I have a hard time knowing when to give up things I like doing. Especially things I like doing well.

A lesson on the things you suck at, inspired by Banana Ball.

Being persistent isn't always just saying yes when you want to say no.

Learning a new skill and picking up a new hobby shouldn't be that different.(I thought I hit publish on this one. Sorry for the late release)

It's one of the most important skills I've learned in my life.

Things get more and more convenient. But is it at the cost of value?

Use the tools you have. But where does that break down and what should you do about it?

I often forget that I might not have these moments again.Article Mentioned:Does My Son Know You

Communication and meeting someone new is all about perception. But should it be?

I bought a tool from a Tattoo Shop. But it's exactly what I wanted.

"Time rushes by at a clip... so you might as well enjoy the blip."

The best way to learn is to objectively evaluate yourself.

Doing something consistently leads to learning to love something.

Often, I try to do too much. The worst part? I try to do it all as good as I know I can.

Be content with where you are, but don't lose sight of where you're going.Inspiration:https://jasonlbeggs.com/blog/embrace-the-tools-you-use-even-if-you-dont-love-them

As adults, we've forgotten how to be bored. I think there's consequences.

I often get distracted. But not in the way that most people see.

Starting something new is hard. But I think there's an art to it.