# 463: You Do It To Yourself

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2024-11-22
- Length: 1h 10m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-11-22-463-you-do-it-to-yourself
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/463-you-do-it-to-yourself

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their current projects, including Diresta's CNC sign for Eaton Electric, Picciuto's sculptural bandsaw box made from hickory and buckeye burl, and Clagett's 3D-printed clamp for an Insta360 X4 camera. The hosts then pivot to a deep dive on accountability and habit formation, referencing James Clear's book Atomic Habits, discussing how external pressure and identity shifts help them maintain practices like music, exercise, and digital backups. They share personal anecdotes about overcoming procrastination and the psychological barriers to starting creative or physical tasks.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-11-22-463-you-do-it-to-yourself#t=0) Introduction: Jimmy Diresta's HGTV memories and Eaton Electric sign
- [6:46](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-11-22-463-you-do-it-to-yourself#t=406) David Picciuto's sculptural bandsaw box and wood selection
- [18:18](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-11-22-463-you-do-it-to-yourself#t=1098) Bob Clagett's 3D-printed clamp for Insta360 X4 camera
- [27:02](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-11-22-463-you-do-it-to-yourself#t=1622) The concept of accountability and Atomic Habits
- [37:48](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-11-22-463-you-do-it-to-yourself#t=2268) Personal accountability: Trumpet, exercise, and backups
- [44:59](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-11-22-463-you-do-it-to-yourself#t=2699) Identity, habit stacking, and getting started
- [1:01:27](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-11-22-463-you-do-it-to-yourself#t=3687) Creator recommendations: Kyle Norris, Jackson, Rick Ruben

## Topics

- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [PCB design & layout](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/pcb-design)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)
- [Maker community & events](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/maker-community)

## Most relevant to

founders before launch

## Mentioned

- Eaton Electric (company)
- Insta360 X4 (product)
- Atomic Habits (other)
- Shotbot (other)
- HGTV (other)
- Trash to Cash (other)
- Rick Ruben (other)
- Matthew McConaughey (other)
- Kyle Norris (other)
- Jackson (other)
- Casey Neistat (other)
- Beatles (other)
- George Harrison (other)
- John Deere (product)

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