# Episode 290: What’s important is that you made something.

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2021-01-08
- Length: 50m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-01-08-episode-290-whats-important-is-that-you-made-something
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-290-whats-important-is-that-you-made-something

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their 2021 goals, focusing on overcoming ego, finishing projects, and learning new skills. Bob Clagett emphasizes fighting the fear of looking stupid to move forward, while David Picciuto details taking engineering and performance engine courses to improve his creative process. Jimmy Diresta shares his strategy for setting measurable improvements and avoiding the trap of comparing his work to everyone else's online.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-01-08-episode-290-whats-important-is-that-you-made-something#t=0) Introduction: 2021 Goals and Housekeeping
- [2:53](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-01-08-episode-290-whats-important-is-that-you-made-something#t=173) Bob's Wi-Fi Water Sensor and Home Leaks
- [4:24](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-01-08-episode-290-whats-important-is-that-you-made-something#t=264) Holiday Stress and COVID Testing Logistics
- [10:17](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-01-08-episode-290-whats-important-is-that-you-made-something#t=617) Bob's Goal: Finishing Projects and Fighting Ego
- [17:46](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-01-08-episode-290-whats-important-is-that-you-made-something#t=1066) David's Struggle with Comparison and Success
- [24:26](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-01-08-episode-290-whats-important-is-that-you-made-something#t=1466) Burt Kreischer Story and Letting Go of Fear
- [27:39](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-01-08-episode-290-whats-important-is-that-you-made-something#t=1659) David's Engineering Course and Measurable Goals
- [31:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-01-08-episode-290-whats-important-is-that-you-made-something#t=1861) Jimmy's Strategy: Comparing Self to Self
- [38:15](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-01-08-episode-290-whats-important-is-that-you-made-something#t=2295) Jimmy's Shop Organization and Personal Lists
- [45:34](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-01-08-episode-290-whats-important-is-that-you-made-something#t=2734) Patreon Shoutouts and Picks of the Week

## Topics

- [Validation & product-market fit](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/validation-and-product-market-fit)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)
- [Maker community & events](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/maker-community)
- [Founder wellbeing](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/founder-wellbeing)
- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Wi-Fi water sensor (product)
- Brand Made TV (other)
- Stock and Barrel (other)
- Just a YouTuber (other)
- Eames Lounge Chair (product)

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- [034: Staying Motivated & Overcoming Lack of Money, Time & Skills](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/product-startup/2017-01-03-034-staying-motivated-overcoming-lack-of-money-time-skills) (Product Startup)
- [S5E47 Ryian Williams | Finding Purpose as an Engineer, & How to Improve Faster](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2024-11-22-s5e47-ryian-williams-finding-purpose-as-an-engineer-how-to-improve-faster) (Being an Engineer)
- [439: Ditches and Psychology](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2023-01-06-439-ditches-and-psychology) (Embedded.fm)
- [Work on it for 10 years...](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2016-12-30-work-on-it-for-10-years) (The Amp Hour)

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