# Episode 196: PMA

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2018-12-21
- Length: 1h 01m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-12-21-episode-196-pma
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-196-pma

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss the importance of maintaining a positive mental attitude (PMA) and focusing on successes rather than complaining. They share personal anecdotes, including David’s successful electrical inspection despite initial fears, Bob’s smooth Apple Store experience, and Jimmy’s renovation progress. The hosts also highlight specific products and companies, such as Car Glide bed extenders and Iron Cross bumpers, while discussing workshop tools like Laguna dust collectors and making community recommendations.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-12-21-episode-196-pma#t=1) Introduction: The Theme of Things Going Right
- [2:30](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-12-21-episode-196-pma#t=150) The Power of Positive Mental Attitude (PMA)
- [13:46](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-12-21-episode-196-pma#t=826) Bob’s Wood Block Print and Sign Project
- [15:33](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-12-21-episode-196-pma#t=933) David’s Collaboration with Car Glide and Iron Cross
- [21:22](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-12-21-episode-196-pma#t=1282) Jimmy’s Renovation Progress and IT Struggles
- [25:23](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-12-21-episode-196-pma#t=1523) Anecdotes: Electrical Inspection and Apple Store Success
- [34:48](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-12-21-episode-196-pma#t=2088) Looking Ahead: 2019 Plans and Workshop Upgrades
- [52:51](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-12-21-episode-196-pma#t=3171) Community Recommendations: Men at Arms, Leo Makes, and Levi Allen

## Topics

- [Leadership, teams & culture](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/leadership-and-culture)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Factory operations & automation](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/factory-operations)
- [Maker community & events](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/maker-community)
- [Founder wellbeing](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/founder-wellbeing)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Car Glide (company)
- Iron Cross bumpers (product)
- Laguna (tool)
- Harbor Freight (company)
- Rockler (company)
- Men at Arms (product)
- That Works (product)
- Leo makes (product)
- Levi Allen (other)

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- [2024 christmas special](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-pragmatic-embedded-podcast/2024-12-29-2024-christmas-special) (The Pragmatic Embedded Podcast)
- [S5E17.5 PDX: Roger Labrecque](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2024-05-01-s5e17-5-pdx-roger-labrecque) (Being an Engineer)
- [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)
- [Occam's Engineering Razor](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2021-09-27-occams-engineering-razor) (The Amp Hour)

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