# Episode 312: Triple forward back flip

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2021-06-25
- Length: 51m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-06-25-episode-312-triple-forward-back-flip
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-312-triple-forward-back-flip

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss the psychological challenges of making, including the difficulty of feeling accomplished when projects are incomplete and the intimidation of comparing oneself to highly skilled creators online. Jimmy details his experience repairing a Land Cruiser and starting pottery, while Bob shares a story about building a mirror and David reflects on the 'two versions' of himself regarding memory and organization. The group also touches on the upcoming NBC show 'Making It' and recommends other makers and shows.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-06-25-episode-312-triple-forward-back-flip#t=0) Introduction and Favorite Colors
- [19:30](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-06-25-episode-312-triple-forward-back-flip#t=1170) Jimmy's Land Cruiser Repair and Memory Issues
- [27:58](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-06-25-episode-312-triple-forward-back-flip#t=1678) Imposter Syndrome and Comparison in the Maker Community
- [42:10](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-06-25-episode-312-triple-forward-back-flip#t=2530) The 'Two Versions' of Jimmy and Memory
- [47:16](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-06-25-episode-312-triple-forward-back-flip#t=2836) Recommendations: The Great Pottery Throwdown and Maurice Hornberger

## Topics

- [Founder wellbeing](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/founder-wellbeing)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)
- [Maker community & events](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/maker-community)
- [Creator business](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/creator-business)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Land Cruiser (product)
- R2D2 (product)
- The Great Pottery Throwdown (other)
- Maurice Hornberger (other)
- John the Potter (other)
- Pottery Crafters (other)
- NBC (company)
- Hulu (company)

## Related episodes from other shows

- [439: Ditches and Psychology](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2023-01-06-439-ditches-and-psychology) (Embedded.fm)
- [S1E42 What you can accomplish if you budget one hour a day towards your purpose. #CADModelOfTheDay author, Rob Maldonado, CSWE](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2020-10-09-s1e42-what-you-can-accomplish-if-you-budget-one-hour-a-day-towards-your-purpose) (Being an Engineer)
- [BONUS: Your Cat's Not Part of the Band](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2021-06-18-bonus-your-cats-not-part-of-the-band) (Embedded.fm)
- [Finishing Prototypes with Zack Freedman](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2021-07-19-finishing-prototypes-with-zack-freedman) (The Amp Hour)
- [STL342: What We Wish We Knew](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2025-05-30-stl342-what-we-wish-we-knew) (Shop Talk Live)

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