# Episode 314: You have to trick yourself

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2021-07-09
- Length: 1h 06m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-07-09-episode-314-you-have-to-trick-yourself
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-314-you-have-to-trick-yourself

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss the psychological challenges of maintaining focus and productivity after the structured environment of their TV show ended. They explore strategies for entering a 'flow state,' such as eliminating distractions, using music to block out noise, and 'tricking' oneself into starting overwhelming tasks by breaking them down into small steps. The conversation also covers Jimmy's DIY porch renovation, David's interest in film photography and unique wood projects, and Bob's kitchen renovation delays.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-07-09-episode-314-you-have-to-trick-yourself#t=1) Introduction and the Vacuum of Free Time
- [5:25](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-07-09-episode-314-you-have-to-trick-yourself#t=325) Jimmy's Porch Renovation and Contractor Frustrations
- [18:13](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-07-09-episode-314-you-have-to-trick-yourself#t=1093) David's Defect Wood and Film Photography Projects
- [29:02](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-07-09-episode-314-you-have-to-trick-yourself#t=1742) Defining and Achieving Flow State
- [38:44](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-07-09-episode-314-you-have-to-trick-yourself#t=2324) Strategies for Focus: Music, Silence, and Distraction
- [44:02](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-07-09-episode-314-you-have-to-trick-yourself#t=2642) Tricking Yourself and Managing Mental Load
- [56:22](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-07-09-episode-314-you-have-to-trick-yourself#t=3382) Recommendations: Carburetors, Fractal Vices, and Lego

## Topics

- [Founder wellbeing](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/founder-wellbeing)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)
- [AI & machine learning](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/ai-and-machine-learning)
- [Creator business](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/creator-business)

## Most relevant to

established companies

## Mentioned

- Rolex (product)
- iWatch (product)
- Lego Ideas (product)
- Fractal Vice (product)
- Handel Rescue (company)
- Smarter Every Day (company)
- Lincoln Electric (company)

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