# Episode 304: Harm Reduction

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2021-04-23
- Length: 1h 10m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-04-23-episode-304-harm-reduction
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-304-harm-reduction

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their current projects, including Diresta's TV show production, Clagett's kitchen renovation, and Picciuto's go-kart racing and review videos. They explore the concept of 'harm reduction' as a strategy for managing overwhelming workloads and mental stress, emphasizing the importance of breaking large problems into smaller, manageable tasks. The conversation also touches on practical tools like password managers and the challenges of coordinating teams and schedules in creative businesses.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-04-23-episode-304-harm-reduction#t=1) Introduction and Weather
- [2:07](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-04-23-episode-304-harm-reduction#t=127) Bob Clagett's Go-Kart Win and Engine Failure
- [7:02](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-04-23-episode-304-harm-reduction#t=422) David Picciuto's Adjustable Workbench Review
- [10:38](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-04-23-episode-304-harm-reduction#t=638) Jimmy Diresta's TV Show Production Logistics
- [29:38](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-04-23-episode-304-harm-reduction#t=1778) Clagett's Kitchen Renovation and Color Dilemma
- [36:33](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-04-23-episode-304-harm-reduction#t=2193) Managing Employees and Finding Work
- [42:30](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-04-23-episode-304-harm-reduction#t=2550) Harm Reduction and Mental Stress
- [51:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-04-23-episode-304-harm-reduction#t=3061) Password Managers and Tech Tips
- [1:02:18](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-04-23-episode-304-harm-reduction#t=3738) Video Recommendations and Outro

## Topics

- [Leadership, teams & culture](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/leadership-and-culture)
- [Scaling production](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/scaling-production)
- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [AI & machine learning](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/ai-and-machine-learning)
- [Creator business](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/creator-business)

## Most relevant to

companies scaling up

## Mentioned

- ShopBot (tool)
- Quickbooks (tool)
- One Password (tool)
- Dash Lane (tool)
- Fusion 360 (tool)
- Rob Scallon (other)
- Amy Schumer Learns to Cook (other)
- Weird History (other)

## Related episodes from other shows

- [Ep. 9 - Time Management](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/open-hardware-manufacturing-podcast/2023-11-23-ep-9-time-management) (Open Hardware Manufacturing Podcast)
- [7: Work/Life Balance](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2016-01-08-7-work-life-balance) (Thoroughly Considered)
- [STL359: Making the Most of Shop Time](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2026-02-06-stl359-making-the-most-of-shop-time) (Shop Talk Live)
- [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)
- [Mini Episode | Time Management](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2023-03-17-mini-episode-time-management) (Being an Engineer)

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