# 532: Attacked with Ideas

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2026-08-07
- Length: 1h 02m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2026-08-07-532-attacked-with-ideas
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/532-attacked-with-ideas

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their recent activities, ranging from David setting up a new shop and Jimmy preparing for a bowling event, to Bob's summer break and recovery from a slump. The core of the episode is a deep dive into creativity, where they analyze how deadlines, pressure, and 'pattern interruptions' help overcome writer's block and the filters that stifle idea generation. They reference James Webb Young's book 'A Technique for Producing Ideas' and discuss the importance of routine, practice, and allowing the subconscious mind to process problems.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2026-08-07-532-attacked-with-ideas#t=1) Updates: David's Shop, Jimmy's Bowling Event, and Bob's Break
- [23:16](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2026-08-07-532-attacked-with-ideas#t=1396) The Role of Deadlines and Pressure in Creativity
- [33:16](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2026-08-07-532-attacked-with-ideas#t=1996) James Webb Young's 'A Technique for Producing Ideas'
- [41:18](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2026-08-07-532-attacked-with-ideas#t=2478) Overcoming Filters and Perfectionism
- [50:04](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2026-08-07-532-attacked-with-ideas#t=3004) The Importance of Routine and Practice
- [54:44](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2026-08-07-532-attacked-with-ideas#t=3284) Picks of the Week: Flying Doodles, 3D Piano, and Driver 61

## 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)
- [Marketing & brand](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/marketing-and-brand)
- [Creator business](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/creator-business)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- A Technique For Producing Ideas (other)
- Flying Doodles (other)
- Driver 61 (other)
- Dexter (company)
- Blackthorn (other)
- Field of Tools (other)
- Sides (other)
- Dovetail (other)
- John Lehman (other)

## Related episodes from other shows

- [055: Training Creativity to Get More (and Better) Ideas](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/product-startup/2017-06-20-055-training-creativity-to-get-more-and-better-ideas) (Product Startup)
- [439: Ditches and Psychology](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2023-01-06-439-ditches-and-psychology) (Embedded.fm)
- [Coder's Block](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/oxide-and-friends/2021-10-26-coders-block) (Oxide and Friends)
- [I'm Changing The Podcast](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/lets-combinate/2026-08-18-im-changing-the-podcast) (Let's Combinate)
- [S2 E43 Engineering Productivity | Matthew Gaddy](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2021-10-08-s2-e43-engineering-productivity-matthew-gaddy) (Being an Engineer)

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