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Check out today's guests Daniel and Jess at @thewizardforge on Instagram

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Essentialism By Greg McKeown - https://amzn.to/3Whd7PD

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Summary

In this engaging conversation, Andrew hosts Daniel and Jess, the dynamic duo behind The Wizard Forge, a knife-making business. They discuss their journey into the craft, the challenges of running a small business together, and the importance of collaboration and community. The conversation delves into their production processes, the significance of quality over price, and the personal dynamics of working with a partner. They share insights on balancing work and personal life, the value of craftsmanship, and their aspirations for the future.

Chapters

00:00 Main Show Introduction and Knife Discussion

02:32 Crafting Knives and Sheaths: The Art of Collaboration

15:24 From Hobby to Business: The Journey of Knife Making

17:19 Navigating Relationships in Business: A Dual Perspective

27:01 Finding Balance: Personal Time in a Joint Venture

38:05 Expanding Horizons: The Introduction of Fanny Packs

40:42 The Value of Everyday Items

43:49 Economics of Production and Pricing

47:01 Creating Collectible and Limited Edition Products

49:48 Sustainable Business Practices and Personal Goals

52:03 Understanding Value vs. Price

54:32 Self-Defense and the Role of Knives

Check out today's guest Bruce at @Brudaddy on Instagram

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The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy - https://amzn.to/3MQBLCb 

Essentialism By Greg McKeown - https://amzn.to/3Whd7PD

Effortless By Greg McKeown- https://amzn.to/4djdHmC

Punished By Rewards - https://amzn.to/3zGSc0z

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Summary

In this episode of the Workshop Therapy Podcast, host Andrew and guest Bruce Ulrich discuss various topics including the journey of building a house, the importance of communication in relationships, and the dynamics of marriage. They share personal anecdotes about their families, the challenges of home construction, and the significance of teamwork in both building and relationships. The conversation emphasizes the need for mutual respect, understanding, and shared goals in a successful partnership.

Chapters

00:00 Insulation Techniques and Materials

00:46 SIPs and Their Benefits

06:25 Construction Techniques and Planning

13:58 Building with Community Support

20:18 Design Choices and Practicality

28:45 Family Dynamics and Home Life

34:31 Health Challenges and Lifestyle Adjustments

40:11 Social Media and Relationships

47:13 Building a Strong Marriage Foundation

53:19 The Importance of Financial Discussions

59:04 Balancing Individual Needs in Relationships

Check out today's guest Bryan at @sawdustbureau on Instagram

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Books We Recommend

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy - https://amzn.to/3MQBLCb 

Essentialism By Greg McKeown - https://amzn.to/3Whd7PD

Effortless By Greg McKeown- https://amzn.to/4djdHmC

Punished By Rewards - https://amzn.to/3zGSc0z

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Summary

In this episode of the Workshop Therapy Podcast, host Andrew engages in a heartfelt conversation with Bryan Kush from Sawdust Bureau. They discuss Bryan's journey from Melbourne to rural Australia, the challenges of parenting, and the emotional impact of creating memorial boxes for families who have experienced loss. The conversation delves into the stigma surrounding miscarriages, the importance of unique, personalized creations, and the role of community in woodworking. Bryan shares his aspirations for future workshops and design classes, highlighting the cultural differences between Australia and North America. The episode concludes with Bryan promoting his podcast and the importance of sharing stories within the woodworking community.

Chapters

00:00 Cultural Differences in Construction and Living

01:36 Cultural Differences and Travel Anecdotes

13:38 Creating Memorial Boxes: A Personal Journey

22:35 The Emotional Weight of Parenthood

31:04 Rekindling Creativity in Woodworking

40:51 Openness in Business Struggles

42:32 Navigating Measurement Systems

45:09 Life in Rural Australia

46:20 Career Transitions and Family Dynamics

47:58 The Importance of Community and Networking

52:07 Introduction to the Makers

54:51 Celebrating Unique Craftsmanship

55:59 The Role of Supporters in the Maker Community

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Books We Recommend

Essentialism By Greg McKeown - https://amzn.to/3Whd7PD

Effortless By Greg McKeown- https://amzn.to/4djdHmC

Punished By Rewards - https://amzn.to/3zGSc0z

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Chapters

00:00 Understanding Assessments: Formative vs. Summative

06:00 The Importance of Assessments in Learning

10:48 Brain Plasticity: The Evolving Understanding of the Mind

16:17 Navigating Neurodiversity: Assessments and Support

22:30 The Role of Assessments in Personal Growth

29:26 Honoring the Founding Patrons

32:24 Invitation to Support and Engage

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Books We Recommend

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy - https://amzn.to/3MQBLCb 

Essentialism By Greg McKeown - https://amzn.to/3Whd7PD

Effortless By Greg McKeown- https://amzn.to/4djdHmC

Punished By Rewards - https://amzn.to/3zGSc0z

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Summary

In this episode of the Workshop Therapy podcast, Andrew explores the multifaceted nature of depression, discussing its various manifestations, including emotional, cognitive, and physical symptoms. He delves into the impact of sleep disturbances, cognitive symptoms, irritability, and the connection between creativity and mental health. The conversation also highlights the dual role of social media in contributing to and identifying depression, as well as the significant link between ADHD and depression. The episode emphasizes the importance of accurate diagnosis and tailored interventions for effective management of depression.

Chapters

00:00 Understanding Depression: A Complex Condition

02:28 The Cognitive and Emotional Impact of Depression

05:11 Irritability, Anxiety, and Mixed Depression

08:10 Creativity and Mental Health: A Double-Edged Sword

11:00 The Role of Social Media in Depression

12:29 ADHD and Depression: A Common Connection

Check out today's guest Keith Drennan at @blackthornconcepts on Instagram

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Books We Recommend

Essentialism By Greg McKeown - https://amzn.to/3Whd7PD

Effortless By Greg McKeown- https://amzn.to/4djdHmC

Punished By Rewards - https://amzn.to/3zGSc0z

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Summary

In this episode of the Workshop Therapy Podcast, host Andrew and guest Keith Drennan discuss various themes surrounding woodworking, creativity, and the nature of learning. They explore the challenges of precision in woodworking, the importance of skill learning and confidence, and the concept of cerebellar automation in mastering tasks. The conversation also delves into the nature of anger, the pretentiousness of intentionality in art, and the balance between function and form in creative projects. Keith shares his experiences working with Jeff at Green Street and the stress that comes with high expectations in woodworking. The episode concludes with a discussion on optimizing time and productivity based on individual preferences.

Chapters

00:00 Sewage Treatment and Environmental Impact

04:18 Precision in Cabinet Making and Installations

09:58 Linear vs Free-Flowing Approach

28:18 The Pretentiousness of Intentionality

30:21 The Frustration of Using an Unreliable 3D Printer

32:54 Balancing Mass Production and One-Off Artistic Creations

43:19 The Pretentiousness of Some Artists and Morning People

47:14 Productivity and Sleep: Personal Preferences

53:43 Patreon Read .mp3

Check out today's guest Matt Sutter at @firstdueconstruction_millwork

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Books We Recommend

Essentialism By Greg McKeown - https://amzn.to/3Whd7PD

Effortless By Greg McKeown- https://amzn.to/4djdHmC

Punished By Rewards - https://amzn.to/3zGSc0z

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In this utterly perplexing chronicle of the bizarre, Andrew and Matt embark on a conversational odyssey that can only be described as an interdimensional pub crawl through the multiverse of their own mildly bewildered lives. They start somewhere vaguely sensible—Matt's inexplicable resurgence on social media, which in itself is akin to discovering an ancient civilization had suddenly taken up TikTok. Matt’s current obsession is a built-in bookcase, a project that, in true Schrödinger’s fashion, is simultaneously finished, unfinished, and possibly a llama in disguise.

Meanwhile, Matt’s moonlighting as a firefighter involves something called "24-hour shifts," a concept as fundamentally absurd as a calendar designed by particularly deranged ferrets. The duo’s discourse then drifts, like a rudderless bath toy, into the wilderness, where bears lurk in a manner one might describe as vaguely menacing yet peculiarly indifferent, much like a disgruntled librarian who’s just been told that all books are now to be written in Morse code.

Amidst this swirling madness, future plans are floated like existential confetti. Matt dreams of transforming his family farm into what sounds suspiciously like a dystopian summer camp, while Andrew hints at constructing something resembling a space-time distortion field disguised as a shed. They toss around the delights and despairs of planning and pivoting with the kind of reckless abandon usually reserved for particularly drunk philosophers. Matt espouses a credo of relentless determination, which roughly translates to banging your head against the universe until it reshapes itself into something mildly agreeable, while Andrew waxes poetic on the obscure joy of slicing through hay, which, if we’re honest, sounds like an art form that would only be truly appreciated by sentient lawnmowers.

As the conversation reaches its crescendo of barely coherent wisdom, they fling their social media handles into the digital ether—coordinates to uncharted territories of mildly amusing content—and wrap things up with an invitation to the After Show, a mysterious entity that exists somewhere between an exclusive club and a cosmic waiting room, where listeners are invited to linger in the warm glow of collective befuddlement.

Chapters

00:00 Bear in the Tent: A Hunting Story

16:28 Wildlife Encounters and Challenges of Rural Living

22:34 Building a Compound and Pursuing Timber Framing

29:25 Going with the Flow and Seizing Opportunities

44:08 Finding Joy in Pursuing Passions and Being Creative

53:33 Navigating the Challenges of Home Building

58:53 The Importance of Prioritization and Adaptation

01:03:45 Dealing with Phone Loss and Finding Solutions

01:06:40 Patreon Read .mp3

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Books We Recommend

Essentialism By Greg McKeown - https://amzn.to/3Whd7PD

Effortless By Greg McKeown- https://amzn.to/4djdHmC

Punished By Rewards - https://amzn.to/3zGSc0z

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In this episode, Andrew and his co-host discuss various topics, including their excitement and nervousness about upcoming changes in their lives, the challenges of being a teacher, the importance of not judging others based on our own experiences, and the need to have a positive perception of ourselves and our mistakes. They also mention the McGurk effect and the importance of modeling positive behavior. The episode ends with a discussion about Patreon and ways to support the podcast.

Chapters

00:00 Embracing Challenges and Changes in Life

17:07 The Power of Perception and the McGurk Effect

19:36 Self-Compassion and Learning from Mistakes

21:11 Modeling Positive Behavior and Change

23:31 Supporting Content Creators through Patreon

25:18 Expanding the Community through Meaningful Conversations

26:00 Patreon Read .mp3

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Books We Recommend

Essentialism By Greg McKeown - https://amzn.to/3Whd7PD

Effortless By Greg McKeown- https://amzn.to/4djdHmC

Punished By Rewards - https://amzn.to/3zGSc0z

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Summary

In this episode, Andrew and his wife discuss the demotivating effects of extrinsic rewards and the importance of pursuing creativity for its own sake. They explore the impact of social media on motivation and the need to approach hobbies and crafts with confidence and passion. They also touch on the role of rewards in neurodivergent individuals and the potential benefits of using rewards for certain tasks. The conversation concludes with a reminder to commit fully to pursuits and to prioritize creativity over external validation.

Keywords

extrinsic rewards, creativity, social media, motivation, neurodivergent, commitment

Takeaways

Extrinsic rewards can be demotivating, especially when they become the sole focus of a creative pursuit.

Social media can create a cycle of seeking external validation, leading to a decline in motivation.

Creativity should be pursued for its own sake, without the pressure of monetization or social media success.

For neurodivergent individuals, some tasks may require the use of extrinsic rewards to provide motivation.

Commitment and confidence are key to achieving success and fulfillment in creative endeavors.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Busy Schedules

03:03 Providing Value on Patreon

08:28 The Demotivating Effects of Extrinsic Rewards

11:22 Rewards and Motivation in Neurodivergent Individuals

13:10 The Impact of Social Media on Motivation

16:02 The Importance of Pursuing Creativity for Its Own Sake

18:06 Commitment and Confidence in Creative Pursuits

21:28 Conclusion and Call to Action

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Books We Recommend

Essentialism By Greg McKeown - https://amzn.to/3Whd7PD

Effortless By Greg McKeown- https://amzn.to/4djdHmC

Punished By Rewards - https://amzn.to/3zGSc0z

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