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Tuesday, September 30, 2025

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More than just a motivational nudge—this quote is a blueprint for how to live a life of meaning. It reminds us that the act of creating doesn’t need to be confined to artists, inventors, or entrepreneurs. To be a maker is to engage with life actively rather than passively. Each day offers us countless opportunities to create, whether in the simplest of rituals or in grand pursuits that touch the lives of others.

The Many Ways We Make

• Make coffee. Small, everyday acts can carry immense value. Brewing coffee isn’t just about caffeine—it’s about ritual, grounding, and perhaps even an act of care for yourself or someone else.
  

• Make a ruckus. Change often requires shaking up the norm. A ruckus doesn’t mean chaos—it means courage. It means raising your voice, challenging assumptions, and daring to do things differently.
  

• Make a difference. This is the essence of purposeful living. Every choice, big or small, is an opportunity to leave a positive mark, whether on one person’s day or on the world at large.
  

• Make a memory. Life’s most valuable treasures are moments we create with others. Memories form the fabric of connection, joy, and shared meaning.
  

• Make time for someone or something you love. Time is the most precious currency we have. Investing it in what you love—whether people, passions, or pursuits—creates bonds and fulfillment that endure.
  

The closing line, “The world needs makers,” is a reminder that each act of creation, no matter how modest, contributes to something bigger than ourselves. Makers keep the world moving forward. They generate energy, hope, and innovation. Without them, we’d be stuck in stagnation.

Context and Inspiration

Though the origin of this quote is uncertain, it carries a strong resemblance to the language of modern thought-leaders like Seth Godin, who often encourages people to “make a ruckus” and take bold, creative steps without waiting for permission. Its spirit is universal: action over hesitation, creation over consumption.

Your Call to Action

Being a maker isn’t about perfection. It’s about showing up. It’s about choosing to contribute—whether through ideas, love, art, leadership, or even small rituals. The world doesn’t need more passive spectators. It needs you to make, share, and give.

So, go make something today. The ripple effect of your actions may be greater than you realize.

Resource List: The Power of Making

Books on Creativity & Action

• The War of Art by Steven Pressfield – On overcoming resistance and starting the work that matters.

• Show Your Work! by Austin Kleon – Encouragement for sharing your creations openly.

• Linchpin: Are You Indispensable? by Seth Godin – A call to become a creator and difference-maker.

Articles & Blogs

• Seth Godin’s Blog – Daily insights on making and leading with boldness.

• Why Making Matters (IDEO Blog) – Explores why hands-on creation fuels innovation.

• The Psychology of Creativity (American Psychological Association) – Research-backed insights into how creativity benefits us.

Videos & Talks

• Do Schools Kill Creativity? – TED Talk by Sir Ken Robinson.

• The Power of Vulnerability – Brené Brown’s TED Talk on connection and authenticity.

• Start With Why – Simon Sinek’s TED Talk on purpose-driven creation.

Tools to Help You Make

• Notion or Evernote – Capture and organize ideas.

• Canva – Design tool for creative projects.

• Medium or Substack – Platforms for sharing your writing and ideas.

Practical Inspiration

• 100 Days of Making Challenge – Commit to creating something every day.

• Morning Pages (Julia Cameron’s The Artist’s Way) – A journaling practice to spark creativity.

• Local Maker Spaces – Community hubs for hands-on creation and collaboration.