Advice from Adam Savage on Navigating Tough Times

Adam Savage urges us to lean into empathy, kindness, and respect to get through today’s uncertainty and hostility. When asked if he’d change anything in his past, he remains content with his journey but encourages learning from mistakes rather than dwelling on regret.

He breaks down the “scarcity model” as the belief that resources, attention, and opportunities are limited—an outlook that stifles creativity and generosity. Finally, he distinguishes between healthy “paying your dues,” which builds skills and community trust, and toxic gatekeeping that shuts people out for arbitrary reasons.

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