Maker

MANUFACTURE YOUR PROJECT

(And make a living doing what you love.)

By Mitch Altman

What would your life be like if you spent your time working on your own project, making enough money to live the life you want to live? Hold that image and think about what it would take to get there.

First of all, you have to pick an idea that you love. Remember, this project is going to take over your life!

When I came up with the notion of TV-B-Gone (makezine.com/go/tvbgone) universal remotes, I couldn’t know how it would change my life, and a bit of the world. I learned a great deal from the process of bringing it from a mere idea to a successful reality. By sharing my experience, I hope I’ll help make yours that much easier.

The steps I’ve outlined in ...

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