I Thought Success Would Feel Different

Struggling with the post-success crash and finding my rhythm again. Brought to us by Squarespace. Go to http://squarespace.com/makesomething to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MAKESOMETHING. I just wrapped up my first solo art show, and it was everything I hoped for: people showed up, I sold more than expected, I even made the front page of the newspaper. And then it was over, and instead of feeling amazing, I felt flat. So I went back to where I started as a woodworker: building a simple keepsake box, no plans, no decisions, just something to hold the memories from the show while I try to find my way back into making art again. Hardwood from Kencraft: https://goo.gl/pCyB95 Patreon members get Fusion 360 files, early and ad-free videos, my custom finish, behind the scenes videos, as well as access to our private Discord:   / picciuto   ★ TOOLS / SUPPLIES (affiliate links) ★ Router Table Top: https://amzn.to/49Syj3r Miter Saw: https://amzn.to/3QRprDf Planer: https://amzn.to/46tDYeh Finish:    • The Perfect Woodworking Finish. EVERY SING...   Yellow Push Block: https://amzn.to/347PTUB CA Glue (Provided by Total Boat): https://bit.ly/3w7xcyE Little Bandsaw: https://amzn.to/3sNqkVB Table Saw: https://amzn.to/3GbM9Bm Flat Bottom Grind Blade: https://amzn.to/3Ru6NCB Jointer: https://amzn.to/3SQrTMW 3D Printer: https://tidd.ly/4lSvqXG Gauge Blocks: https://amzn.to/4cAKl2j Tape Dispenser: https://amzn.to/42KwNyb Epoxy (Provided by TotalBoat): https://bit.ly/3W0vTJ8 Random Orbit Sander: http://amzn.to/2aXutIU Shark Router: https://bit.ly/3QN5ezF ★ WATCH MORE ★ NES Recasing:    • I Made a Nintendo NES out of Wood.   ★ ALL THE LINKS ★ Books, Plans & Merch: https://makesomething.com Making It Podcast: http://makingitpodcast.com My Music: https://bit.ly/4i4J6wB