# 444: Folding Time Back On Itself

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2024-05-31
- Length: 1h 08m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-05-31-444-folding-time-back-on-itself
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/444-folding-time-back-on-itself

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss the psychological phenomenon of 'folding time back on itself'—the urge to always have a background task running to feel productive. They explore the tension between constant activity and finding contentment in the present moment, sharing personal anecdotes about shop organization, waiting for glue to dry, and the difficulty of disconnecting. The conversation also touches on specific tools and technologies, including Bluetooth calipers, 3D scanners, and the 3D DIY Dave library of scanned makers.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-05-31-444-folding-time-back-on-itself#t=0) Introduction and Recording Mishaps
- [5:21](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-05-31-444-folding-time-back-on-itself#t=321) Folding Time Back on Itself
- [10:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-05-31-444-folding-time-back-on-itself#t=600) Productivity vs. Contentment
- [39:26](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-05-31-444-folding-time-back-on-itself#t=2366) Bluetooth Calipers and 3D Scanners
- [44:19](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-05-31-444-folding-time-back-on-itself#t=2659) 3D DIY Dave and Maker Scans
- [50:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-05-31-444-folding-time-back-on-itself#t=3000) Wrestling with Satisfaction and Worth
- [1:04:38](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-05-31-444-folding-time-back-on-itself#t=3878) Picks of the Week and Outro

## Topics

- [Founder wellbeing](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/founder-wellbeing)
- [AI & machine learning](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/ai-and-machine-learning)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)
- [Maker community & events](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/maker-community)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Rust-Oleum (material)
- LCD Soundsystem (other)
- 3D DIY Dave (other)
- Make With Miles (other)
- MyMechanics (other)
- Starrett (tool)
- Fusion (tool)

## Related episodes from other shows

- [439: Ditches and Psychology](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2023-01-06-439-ditches-and-psychology) (Embedded.fm)
- [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)
- [Is This A Show?](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2015-07-02-is-this-a-show) (The Amp Hour)
- [BONUS: Your Host Went to Oktoberfest, So Here Are Some Mindset and Productivity Tips](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2023-10-03-bonus-your-host-went-to-oktoberfest-so-here-are-some-mindset-and-productivity-ti) (Manufacturing Happy Hour)
- [7: Work/Life Balance](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2016-01-08-7-work-life-balance) (Thoroughly Considered)

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