I’ve Made Something

“It’s very important at the end of the day for me to know I’ve made something.” (Quote from Design Matters; hand lettering by Emily PG Erickson)

“It’s very important at the end of the day for me to know I’ve made something.”

This is from a discussion between Debbie Millman and Matthew Carter on an episode of podcast Design Matters. It really struck a chord for me, as I’ve been noticing my competing urges to “make history” and “carry buckets” (see my post from a few days ago). I do think no matter to which direction I feel more pulled, I always feel best when there is something real that I can point to and say, “I made that.”

How about you? Do you find it important to know you’ve made something each day? What are you making today?⁣

Published by Emily P.G. Erickson

Emily P.G. Erickson is a freelance writer and editor specializing in mental health and parenting. She has written for top digital publications, including The New York Times, the American Psychological Association, Wired, Health, Parents, Everyday Health, Verywell Mind, and more. Previously, Emily researched PTSD for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and earned a master's in counseling psychology. You can find the latest from Emily at www.emilypgerickson.com.

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