# Episode 087: Maybe it’s time to change directions

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2016-09-09
- Length: 55m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-09-09-episode-087-maybe-its-time-to-change-directions
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-087-maybe-its-time-to-change-directions

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss the psychological and practical aspects of changing directions in projects and careers. Jimmy shares his decision to drop out of marathon training to focus on a half-marathon, while Bob details his struggles with a heavy ash log on a vintage South Bend lathe and David explains pivoting his content strategy to focus on skill growth. The group also offers advice on home renovation ROI, paint removal techniques, and managing workflow anxiety.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-09-09-episode-087-maybe-its-time-to-change-directions#t=0) Introduction and Project Updates
- [34:17](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-09-09-episode-087-maybe-its-time-to-change-directions#t=2057) Jimmy's Lathe Struggles and Tooling
- [14:12](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-09-09-episode-087-maybe-its-time-to-change-directions#t=852) Changing Course: Jimmy's Marathon Decision
- [22:42](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-09-09-episode-087-maybe-its-time-to-change-directions#t=1362) David's Career Pivot and Content Strategy
- [43:13](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-09-09-episode-087-maybe-its-time-to-change-directions#t=2593) Home Renovation and Paint Removal Advice
- [49:22](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-09-09-episode-087-maybe-its-time-to-change-directions#t=2962) Recommended Channels and Maker Fairs

## Topics

- [Founder wellbeing](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/founder-wellbeing)
- [Fabrication & craft](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/fabrication-and-craft)
- [Scaling production](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/scaling-production)
- [Marketing & brand](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/marketing-and-brand)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- South Bend lathe (tool)
- Glow Forge (tool)
- HydroCal (material)
- Siri (tool)
- Shaper (tool)
- Rainfall Projects (other)
- Tom Scott (other)

## Related episodes from other shows

- [How Being Strategic During A Career Transition Can Yield The Best Opportunities](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/global-medical-device-podcast/2020-06-11-how-being-strategic-during-a-career-transition-can-yield-the-best-opportunities) (Global Medical Device Podcast)
- [Closing One Chapter, Opening Another](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/over-the-air/2025-12-01-closing-one-chapter-opening-another) (Over the Air)
- [A word from the hosts: we've changed our podcast process for the better](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-pragmatic-embedded-podcast/2024-08-07-a-word-from-the-hosts-weve-changed-our-podcast-process-for-the-better) (The Pragmatic Embedded Podcast)
- [439: Ditches and Psychology](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2023-01-06-439-ditches-and-psychology) (Embedded.fm)
- [Shop Talk Live 9: Four Finger Swipe](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2012-06-22-shop-talk-live-9-four-finger-swipe) (Shop Talk Live)

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