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.
My 3 Levels For Organizing Notes In Notion
I used to keep all my ideas in a pocket notebook, but had trouble finding ideas when I needed them. Instead, I now have 3 levels in Notion:
1. Fleeting Notes (inbox)
2. Slip Box (organize)
3. Relations to Second Brain (reference)
Separating how notes are input, organized, and referenced has helped me get ideas out of my head, find them, and have them immediately available.
5 Practical Uses For 3D Printing (So You Can Justify Buying One)
You really want to buy a 3D printer, but how can you justify the purchase to your significant other?
Once you get through the initial, obligatory prints like a Benchy and cute desktop figures, you'll need to print some useful things. Fortunately, you don't have to start from scratch because sites like Thingiverse and MakerWorld have tons of fun and useful prints available for free. The 3D printer community has found tons of ways to upgrade and streamline your life and workplace once you have a printer.
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!