We chose ten timeless work principles for Austin Cary's Manual for Northern Woodsmen for this episode. They off offer practical and behavioral guidance applicable across various professions. These work advice items emphasize balancing accuracy with practicality over perfection, developing consistent and methodical routines, and adapting methods and expectations to the realities of the working environment. Cary also advocated for the importance of keeping tools and instruments well-maintained, planning ahead while remaining flexible, and documenting work carefully. Additionally, his principles underscore the need to respect natural limitations, prioritize safety and caution, value experience and judgment, and maintain a steady work ethic for consistent, long-term success.
