# Episode 083: Learn how to learn.

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2016-08-12
- Length: 47m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-08-12-episode-083-learn-how-to-learn
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-083-learn-how-to-learn

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss the value of formal education versus self-directed learning for makers. They debate the benefits of college networking and foundational skills against the flexibility and cost of online resources, while also sharing personal anecdotes about their own educational paths and recent hardware projects like Diresta's hammer video and Clagett's outdoor sink.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-08-12-episode-083-learn-how-to-learn#t=1) Introduction and Personal Updates
- [2:48](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-08-12-episode-083-learn-how-to-learn#t=168) Project Updates: Hammer Video and Outdoor Sink
- [10:26](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-08-12-episode-083-learn-how-to-learn#t=626) The Value of College: Networking and Exposure
- [19:27](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-08-12-episode-083-learn-how-to-learn#t=1167) Alternatives to College: Mentorship and Self-Study
- [23:53](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-08-12-episode-083-learn-how-to-learn#t=1433) Learning How to Learn and Daily Practice
- [28:55](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-08-12-episode-083-learn-how-to-learn#t=1735) Mindset, Passion, and Career Advice
- [44:29](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-08-12-episode-083-learn-how-to-learn#t=2669) Product Reviews: DJI Osmo and Polaroid Cube

## Topics

- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)
- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [Test & measurement](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/test-and-measurement)

## Most relevant to

established companies

## Mentioned

- DJI Osmo (product)
- Polaroid Cube (product)
- B&H Photo (company)
- Final Cut Pro (tool)
- Rockler (company)
- Lee Valley (company)
- Fix This Build That (other)
- Uncle Mullet (other)

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- [Ep. 44 - Are Degrees Worthwhile?](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/open-hardware-manufacturing-podcast/2025-09-12-ep-44-are-degrees-worthwhile) (Open Hardware Manufacturing Podcast)
- [New Year Education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2016-01-01-new-year-education) (The Amp Hour)
- [Work on it for 10 years...](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2016-12-30-work-on-it-for-10-years) (The Amp Hour)

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