Many on social media only show the finished result, but Austin Kleon recommends showing the work in progress for success.

1. Show the work in progress

2. Daily content is feasible

3. Always give proper credit

4. Start an email list

Social media needs more Makers showing what they are creating, not just the final products.

When I started Making things in 2017, I could never have anticipated these unexpected benefits.

1. Increased problem solving skills

2. Repair confidence

3. Modification ideas

Making things has acted as a multiplier for skills that has improved almost every aspect of my life.

80% of goals fail by February, so here are 6 simple steps to realign your 2026 goals.

1. Identify Jan mistakes

2. Dig into the root cause of mistakes

3. Plan to reduce or remove the root causes

4. Reaffirm Q1 and Feb goals

5. Forget Jan mistakes

6. Put Feb goals into action now