That garage sale tactic is so sketchy, honestly. Switched to just posting clear prices with no gimmicks and people actually trusted the listings more. Felt way better than trying to manufacture fake urgency.

That "teaching me patience" line is so true. I used to see old barn wood and think it was just rotten scrap. Then I tried to make a coffee table out of some, and every board fought me on splinters, nails, and uneven surfaces. It took forever to clean, sand, and fit pieces together in a way that looked intentional instead of janky. Now when I look at that table, the imperfections are what make it interesting, not flaws to hide. Honestly, the process was frustrating enough to make me appreciate slow results in other parts of life too.