I don't know about you, but I've often thought that one of the foundational concepts of "craftsmanship" is that you constantly have to evaluate and then re-evaluate your workmanship.

That's how I do it.

Anybody else?




best regards,
mike

I'm learning new stuff daily.

Yes, I'm certain there are still many unexplored approaches to trolling. One could, if one were so inclined, make it a daily pursuit.

Just so we're clear, what IS your 'craft' exactly Mike?

And how does that square with your relish in demeaning the 'craft' of others?

Weeelllll... 
In my occupation, healthcare, there is a constant need to upgrade my skill sets.  What is seen as useful one week may need further assessment a few months later...so one always needs to reassess what is going on in the field...

Hi Triumph,
 I am not just thinking about new tech or new discoveries, but that is a powerful and compelling reason to keep a dialog about constant improvement in place.

 I am thinking about how I constantly re examine all aspects, even the basic stuff. It seems useful to keep ideas near the top of mind, so to speak.

 In other words, for me, I don't think craftsmanship is a process of acquiring skills and then taking them for granted. I think, for me, that craftsmanship is a process of constant re appraisal... from the ground up.
 
 I've found that, for me, if I forget to remind myself of some acquired skill or insight, that I will tend to marginalize or maybe even forget those considerations.

 I enjoy "craft" and I enjoy corresponding with others about the subject.

 Thanks for sharing.

 best regards,
mike

 

 

I'd turn the question around completely.

Is there ANY subject known to (or invented by) man in which 100% of all there is to know, is indeed known?

Probably not, IMHO

This is so transparent.

Herbert Spencer

When a man's knowledge is not in order, the more of it he has the greater will be his confusion.

@JohnT...you did notice my  , right?


I know that in Model Railroading there is quite a lot of 'craft' that goes into building a layout...and it always seems something needs upgrading at some point...