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.

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How My First Build Project Completely Changed How I See Myself

Today, I couldn't ever see myself not Making things.

It's engrained in my brain and I love it. When we've gone to Disney, I see little pieces and parts that spark ideas for components or entire projects (throughout Disney, and not just Galaxy's Edge thankyouverymuch).

But I didn't start with all this inspiration and confidence that I can build something or figure out how to.

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