Self Improvement via DIY
For me doing stuff is a kind of personal development, requiring goal setting, visualisation, motivation, improving my mind and developing physical skills.
The standard paths of life restrict our minds "earn money and spend it for instant gratification", expecting others to deliver our happiness. There are other paths leading to more fulfilled and contented places. I'm making my own path, the self help way to personal development.
I do lots of stuff, much of it I've never done before. It requires any combination of research, practice, testing and then getting on and doing it. Just by doing stuff,and doing it well, the self improvement bit just happens along the way.
This site is for information, inspiration and motivation. I hope it helps you to help yourself.
DIY stuff - guides to getting the right results
Beginners guide to buying and preparing timber
A starting point to set you on the right path (The easiest stuff to buy wont make you happy)
Making a front door, a step by step, how to guide
Plan it and do it with the tools you have. (Spend some time instead of money)
Planer Thicknesser Review
Be critical and honest (Do you really need a racehorse when a donkey will do)
Fitting Salvaged Victorian Cast Iron Railings
Grasp opportunities as they arise. ( Relish the challenge instead of relinquishing to doubts)
PRO stuff - For an income
Being self employed, I have the freedom but I need self motivation to develop my skills, to apply learning and appreciate the rewards.
I have some insights and knowledge. You might use tools I've designed, seen images I've created read manuals I've written.
There's space for me to do more...
Property Stuff - Development / Refurbishment and Rental
Visit the Property Stuff blog (not much here yet)
Earning time by making an effort investing away from the herd .
After 14 years in property investment I've a formula that work for me and my tenants. Not the kind off stuff you see on telly but practical knowledge of how and why stuff needs doing to make the best investment of the time and effort put in.
Digital Marketing stuff
Find out how I'm learning
Marketing moves on and I've got to keep up with the times. From the days of acetates and booking typesetting, I've not been far behind the latest technology. With IDoStuff project I'm learning new stuff. Follow my trip from novice to expert?
Personal Development stuff
Am I under-developed?
When I first went self employed I attended a presentation, something said made a difference to how I approach the stuff I do. This field can get really wacky and I like to think I'm a bit of a "down to earth" sceptical Northerner. I've no real idea where this will lead.
Random Stuff
Is a Wood Burning Stove worth it?
We think so but not because it saves us money. Is it more about lifestyle and feeling good inside?
(Look at expenditure and and see what value it buys you: happiness, comfort, contentment, security)