# Episode 175: Identity

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2018-07-13
- Length: 1h 06m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-07-13-episode-175-identity
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-175-identity

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss how making is central to their identities, with Jimmy building a canoe and restoring a paper chopper, while Bob reflects on his move to Kentucky and the physical toll of aging. The conversation shifts to weight loss and health, with Bob sharing his struggles with diet and exercise after watching the documentary That Sugar Film. They also touch on the challenges of maintaining a content buffer and the importance of separating work from family time.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-07-13-episode-175-identity#t=1) Introduction and Pets
- [5:31](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-07-13-episode-175-identity#t=331) Jimmy's Canoe and Paper Chopper Restoration
- [12:07](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-07-13-episode-175-identity#t=727) David's New Camera and Home Depot Videos
- [14:56](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-07-13-episode-175-identity#t=896) Bob's Giant Slip and Slide Project
- [24:03](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-07-13-episode-175-identity#t=1443) Making as Identity and Productivity
- [49:21](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-07-13-episode-175-identity#t=2961) Weight Loss, Sugar, and Health
- [1:01:46](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-07-13-episode-175-identity#t=3706) Patreon Support and Video Recommendations

## Topics

- [Founder wellbeing](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/founder-wellbeing)
- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [Creator business](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/creator-business)
- [Marketing & brand](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/marketing-and-brand)
- [Scaling production](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/scaling-production)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- That Sugar Film (other)
- Home Depot (company)
- Brian Block (other)
- Lignum (other)
- Vlog Brothers (other)

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