The key to overcoming writer's block is to imitate the writing of authors one admires in longhand to ensure fidelity to the act of writing. Similarly, when facing a creativity block in woodworking, the technique of organizing a drawer, shelf, or bin, and adjusting an item can serve as a productive exercise to keep engaged in the shop.
You ever feel like just makin’ stuff? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice sit down with the master of making stuff – Adam Savage. They answer fan-submitted questions about creativity, MythBusters, engineering, and a whole lot more.
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(Originally released May 24, 2019)
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