Inventory-ing Episode 6: Jake Weber
Apr 1, 2025
Jake Weber, a talented writer and programmer, shares insights on creating printernet, a unique service that transforms favorite online writing into physical magazines. He discusses balancing life in Austin while nurturing personal projects, and the creative enthusiasm that fuels his work. Jake explains the importance of reading in print versus digital and reflects on the joy of owning tangible infrastructure. The conversation dives into the cultural shifts towards self-sufficiency in tech and the intriguing intersection of AI and creative expression.
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Prioritize Few Long-Term Projects
- Focus on one or two long-term endeavors rather than many shallow experiments.
- Default to labeling new ideas as experiments and only promote the ones you keep returning to.
Excitement Needs A Second Piece
- Creative excitement without stable support produces restless energy that can stall projects.
- Longer-term success needs both curiosity and a second piece: sustained interest or economic backing.
Use Writing Containers To Reduce Pressure
- Use containers (drafts, working notes, published outlets) to match polish to intent for each piece of writing.
- Publish only refined pieces widely and keep raw ideas in working notes to avoid pressure.
