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I'm struggling quite a bit lately to keep my head above water...not just financially, but mentally too. There are days when I feel so low that I just can't even sew a stitch, let alone design whole new products.
I've spent a lot of time lately wondering whether I should just stop what I do, for good.
But then eventually I manage to drag myself out of myself long enough to realise why I do it.
I may not always handle things very well from a business point of view...but I'm passionate about what I make, and that is why I still try.
If you have a spare ten minutes or so, please watch the two videos below. This is the kind of thing that reminds me why it's important to keep going, and keep making things by hand. Passion and pride....two things the world needs more of.
The Birth Of A Tool. Part I. Axe Making (by John Neeman Tools) on Vimeo
The Birth Of A Tool. Part II. Chisel Making (by John Neeman Tools) on Vimeo