Beginners Frustrations Dovetails

Below is a link to a Q&A in a William Cumpiano newsletter. The first (Beginner's Mind) and second (Perfection) sections contain advice, opinions and suggestions that are appropriate in light of recent KGF discussion.
-tommy
http://www.cumpiano.com/Home/Newsletter ... %2012.html

[Bon 04]

interesting thank you

[tippie53]

never be afraid to ask questions. If you don't quite get the answer given ask again , often it is just communication differences. As you gain experience you also gain confidence. You just have to start

[tippie53]

every one should read this. Good link and worth the investment of time

[Phil]

That link certainly contains some good advice! When I look at my work compared to my good factory built guitars I get so frustrated with myself and think my work should look perfect. I always seem to forget there is a never ending learning curve to this craft. I try to remind myself that I will make mistakes, but as long as I improve I'm going in the right direction! Good read for sure, thanks for sharing that with us!

[tippie53]

In all honesty , I built 14 guitars in my first year. What I learned on them is , you either get better , or you keep making the same mistakes. The better you get at this , the more you learn what is important and what is close enough. The longer I do it the more I learn I have more to learn.

If you are passionate about it , you are on the right track, enjoy it , and know that when you are gone , you left something for someone else to enjoy.