This is post 1/2 from reading Sean Tucker’s book, The Meaning in the Making.

What we make will come out of who we are, and the work that inspires us will shape us.” —p.48

I’m diving into my second summer read, The Meaning in the Making by Sean Tucker, and it’s already sparked some serious reflection in me on why we create and what it means for our lives.

This quote particularly resonated with me because it goes beyond the technical skills we bring to our work. It speaks to how our values, experiences, and even our fears influence what we create.

It reminds us that the art and ideas we consume don’t just entertain us—they fundamentally change how we see the world and what we’re capable of.

I’m currently on page 106, a third into the book, and I’m eager to continue reading as Sean shares his philosophy for the creative life and advice for making (and doing!) work that matters.

I want to end with this short para (also from page 48, where the initial book quote is taken from):

And “soaking” in the things others have made need not be limited to the art form we are engaged in. There have been poems inspired by paintings, songs inspired by stories, films inspired by photographs, and everything in between. We shouldn’t limit ourselves, but we need to be deliberate with how we consume, because if we’re not careful, we will just be back to fighting against distracting noise. —p.48

This book is great for anyone who enjoys making things, and I highly recommend reading it. It might just change the way you think about your own work!