In this episode, I talk about the key role of observation, the damage of indecisiveness, and the critical aspect of thinking in blacksmithing and life. 

In this episode I discuss the top three lessons I've learned while putting my hands to the work of leathercraft. 

Here are some thoughts on the fact we were created to be creative and what that means for taking part in the trades.  

Here is reason number 5 of the top reasons I am learning the crafts/trades! 

Here is episode 10! My fourth reason for learning the trades is fairly simple--I want to be a self reliant man who upholds the goodness of the patriarchy. One way I can do that is by the practical means of providing for my family with my own two hands through my own entrepreneurial adventure. Another way is by passing the skills I learn on to my sons. 

Reason 3 of 5 for my desire to learn the trades is the opportunity to unplug, or as the title says, to go "analogue." We spend a ton of time behind screens each day. Join me in using the trades of leatherworking and blacksmithing as a means to get away and have a digital cleanse. 

In this mini-series, I'm going through my top 5 reasons for getting involved in the trades of blacksmithing and leatherworking. The second reason is "the people." The folks I've met in the blacksmithing world and the experts I've learned from in the leathercraft scene are all people I enjoy hearing from and being around. If the trade wasn't worth it, the people surely are. 

This is the beginning of a five part series about my personal reasons for learning the trades of blacksmithing and leatherworking. Reason one is simple--historic preservation. Enjoy! 

This go around I talk about the general benefits of working hard, physically, and how physical labor also requires a person to break a mental sweat. 

Rest and the tyranny of the 40 hour work week.