Why make things?

Axis: for others / connection ... for oneself / money

John

date	change	position	video
2007-02-23	new	John thinks most writers would rather have an audience than countless riches; writing is not the way to get rich.	Brotherhood 2.0: February 23, 2007: Books 00:02:27
2009-08-26	new	John argues people should not make things for money or fame, which never feel like enough, but as gifts, responsible to the gift itself.	The Gift of Gary Busey 00:02:09
2010-07-14	restate	John endorses Ze Frank's keynote: we make and watch videos not for money, subscribers or views but to feel what it's like to be other people and let others feel what it's like to be us.	Top 10 VIDCON MOMENTS 00:01:39
2010-07-20	restate	John says he makes videos, writes books and travels because he likes doing awesome stuff with awesome people.	I Like Balls 00:01:43
2011-06-15	restate	John says he writes books and makes videos because Nerdfighters inspire him to tell them interesting, hopefully helpful stories, as books changed his life.	Question Tuesday! Paula Deen Riding Me (and critical reading) 00:02:47
2011-08-18	restate	John: making stuff is fulfilling in itself; the brothers love making awesome stuff with awesome people and feel lucky to be part of a community where that happens.	Hank's Question Tuesday DEBUT! 00:03:30

date	change	position	video
2009-09-03	new	Hank argues the only real reason to do something is that it excites you and you love it, not fame, belief or money; creating awesome things is good for your future.	WTF IS GOING ON!!! 00:00:29
2011-09-15	restate	Hank says he very much enjoys making things, as most people do: taking things inside their heads and making them real.	How to Make Ideas Real: Readit1st.com 00:00:01
2012-06-08	restate	Hank says he just likes making things; it is one of the things that make him excited about life.	How to be More Productive...With Hank! 00:02:32
2012-11-16	restate	Hank says the only answer to the fear of creation is to create, in spite of fear and constantly, including consciously creating yourself every day.	We're all Scared 00:03:12
2012-12-22	restate	Hank says he just loves to create and to help people create, and is starting to feel that is his mission in life.	Meet the Team: The Missoula Office (And P4A and TheBrainScoop) 00:03:01