# Episode 152: I’m in my jam jams, at the laser.

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2018-01-19
- Length: 1h 02m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-01-19-episode-152-im-in-my-jam-jams-at-the-laser
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-152-im-in-my-jam-jams-at-the-laser

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss the causes of creative and professional burnout, ranging from cold weather and family obligations to the financial pressure of sponsor deadlines. They share strategies for managing overwhelm, such as building schedule buffers, focusing on immediate next steps, and experimenting with new techniques in tools like Fusion 360 and laser cutters. The hosts also detail their current projects, including David’s Nintendo Switch JoyCon holder, Jimmy’s print framing process, and Jimmy’s miter saw station, while highlighting community resources and safety warnings about laser cutting PVC.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-01-19-episode-152-im-in-my-jam-jams-at-the-laser#t=0) Introduction: Burnout and Cold Weather Procrastination
- [4:18](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-01-19-episode-152-im-in-my-jam-jams-at-the-laser#t=258) David’s Burnout: Family Obligations and Rhythm Disruption
- [7:59](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-01-19-episode-152-im-in-my-jam-jams-at-the-laser#t=479) Financial Pressure and Sponsor Payment Delays
- [14:37](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-01-19-episode-152-im-in-my-jam-jams-at-the-laser#t=877) Managing Workflow: Scheduling, Music, and Buffer Days
- [23:19](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-01-19-episode-152-im-in-my-jam-jams-at-the-laser#t=1399) Combating Burnout: Rotating Hobbies and Experimental Mindsets
- [34:22](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-01-19-episode-152-im-in-my-jam-jams-at-the-laser#t=2062) Overcommitment and the Psychology of 'What's Next'
- [44:30](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-01-19-episode-152-im-in-my-jam-jams-at-the-laser#t=2670) Laser Safety: PVC Warning and Business Card Experiments
- [47:34](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-01-19-episode-152-im-in-my-jam-jams-at-the-laser#t=2854) Current Projects: David’s JoyCon Holder and Jimmy’s Miter Saw
- [56:59](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-01-19-episode-152-im-in-my-jam-jams-at-the-laser#t=3419) Community Picks: Brett McAfee and Jonathan Moses GoFundMe

## Topics

- [Founder wellbeing](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/founder-wellbeing)
- [Direct-to-consumer & e-commerce](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/direct-to-consumer)
- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [EDA & CAD tools](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/eda-and-cad-tools)
- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Fusion 360 (tool)
- Nintendo Switch (product)
- Full Spectrum (company)
- MITRASOL (product)
- Brett McAfee (other)
- Jonathan Moses (other)

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