We're living through the biggest revolution of making stuff since the industrial age thanks to one new "technological" advancement: the internet. And with the internet comes a whole new possibility for a way of life and work, especially for people who like to make stuff. That's the big opportunity. We can make stuff. And we can let lots of people see our stuff.
So now, as always, there are two groups of people. People who make stuff and people who don't make stuff. Some people don't like making stuff, and that's okay. Some people just like watching stuff, and reading stuff, and consuming stuff. But me, I like making stuff. And I can't imagine a future where it won't be beneficial to have been making stuff.
And now, I'm recommitting to making stuff. There's no make-money-online master plan here. I just realize that this whole internet thing is one of the best retirement plans I can contribute to each month - even if its just because I know I will enjoy looking back on all the stuff I've made, the journey we've had, and the people who liked my stuff.
So here are my three new rules, pillars, phrases, and guidelines for what I'm doing as I make stuff, and how I plan to keep making stuff that matters.
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