Buys Quote by Bre Pettis
“If you want to be a person who buys stuff at the dollar store, you can be that person. If you want to make really cool stuff on your desktop and be the manufacturer, that is a lifestyle.”
About This Quote
Source Talk: "Maker Movement" at Maker Faire, 2012
Choosing a consumer lifestyle versus a maker lifestyle defines your identity and output.
In simple terms: You can be a buyer or a creator.
Key Takeaway
Decide your role in creation.
Themes
identity
choice
creativity
Mood
inspirational
practical
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- shopping habits
- product design
- entrepreneurship
Key Concepts
economics
DIY culture
Questions to Reflect On
- Which role aligns with your values?
- What steps to you to become a maker?
A Different Perspective
Changing roles requires skill and resources.
