Adam Savage’s Tested: Advice on Weathering Today’s Uncertain, Hostile Times
TL;DR
Adam Savage kicks off by reminding us that in these wild, uncertain times, the best tools we have are empathy, kindness and respect—for ourselves and each other. When asked if he’d redo any of his past, he says nah – our mistakes are stepping stones that shaped who we are today.
He then dives into the “scarcity model,” pointing out that viewing resources (ideas, opportunities, community) as limited only holds us back. Finally, he unpacks gatekeeping versus paying your dues: gatekeeping shuts people out for arbitrary reasons, while asking someone to earn experience or mastery can be a healthy rite of passage.
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