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 Maker Topics I’m Obsessed With For 2026 Builds
It’s that time to start thinking about what projects I want to tackle next year (and which are in my goals from a previous article).
This year, I haven’t built as much in my garage workshop because I’ve been focusing on building out the business. In 2026, I’m still focused on building the business, but it will also involve making more projects. For example, I’m going to be filming in my home office more, so I want that background to look better than the cluttered wall it currently is.
3 Topics I am Exploring In My Life Right Now
3 things I’m thinking about a lot these days are DIY Smart Home Devices, Writing Online, and Theming Projects Like Disney World.
AI in Making Things
What if you had a personal AI assistant in your workshop—a Star Wars-inspired droid or Iron Man's JARVIS to help with measurements, inventory, and more? Here's how I'm exploring this game-changing idea.
Essential Organization - Inspiration
Ever struggle to find that one photo or screenshot that sparked your creativity? I'm tackling this challenge head-on by creating an organized inspiration database—and once it's ready, I'll share the secrets to streamline your own creative process!
Too Much Input, Not Enough Output
Managing input, from external sources to my own thoughts, is an ongoing challenge, but finding ways to process it effectively is key to turning overwhelm into creative output.
Sketching to Improve Projects
Rediscovering my love for drawing, I'm diving into sketching to bring my ideas to life on paper and aim to improve throughout 2024—follow along as I share my journey and progress!
Great Ideas, Wrong Time
Balancing the excitement of new ideas with the practicality of ongoing projects is challenging, but organizing ideas in My Second Brain helps me stay focused while still capturing inspiration when it strikes.