# Episode 108: Being fearless

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2017-02-10
- Length: 52m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2017-02-10-episode-108-being-fearless
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-108-being-fearless

## Summary

Hosts Bob Clagett, Jimmy Diresta, and David Picciuto discuss the concept of 'fearlessness' in making and business. Bob details his transition from a city workshop to a rural property, deciding to build a post-frame structure instead of a steel or concrete building to manage costs, while also addressing environmental concerns about a former gas station site. David shares a personal injury involving a Vivint security system false alarm and discusses the extensive design work required for a 3D-printed Star Wars costume, emphasizing that using tools like CNCs and 3D printers requires significant skill. The group concludes by debating the value of being fearless, the importance of detaching emotionally from physical tools and projects, and the necessity of ignoring negative external feedback to pursue creative goals.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2017-02-10-episode-108-being-fearless#t=0) Introduction: Bob's Gas Station and Workshop Move
- [6:09](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2017-02-10-episode-108-being-fearless#t=369) Bob's Building Decision: Post-Frame vs. Steel and Concrete
- [12:03](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2017-02-10-episode-108-being-fearless#t=723) David's Vivint Alarm Injury and Toe Dislocation
- [16:10](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2017-02-10-episode-108-being-fearless#t=970) Bob's Star Wars Costume and 3D Printing Design Challenges
- [24:25](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2017-02-10-episode-108-being-fearless#t=1465) The Philosophy of Being Fearless and Worst-Case Scenarios
- [34:10](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2017-02-10-episode-108-being-fearless#t=2050) Detaching Emotionally from Tools and Projects
- [45:39](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2017-02-10-episode-108-being-fearless#t=2739) YouTube Recommendations and Patreon Support

## Topics

- [Starting a product company](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/starting-a-company)
- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [Fabrication & craft](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/fabrication-and-craft)
- [Maker community & events](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/maker-community)
- [Crowdfunding & preorders](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/crowdfunding)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Vivint (other)
- DJI (other)
- Maverick (product)
- R&R Builders (company)
- TorchMaid (other)
- Patreon (other)

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