This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Maker YouTube
Summary
In this Tested live-stream snippet, Adam Savage’s top tip for navigating today’s hostile, uncertain world is simple: empathy, kindness, and respect. When asked if he’d redo any part of his past, he says no—every twist and turn shaped who he is.
He breaks down the “scarcity model” as the mindset that there’s only so much attention, resources, or opportunity to go around (and that belief fuels needless competition). As for gatekeeping vs. paying one’s dues, he argues that real mentorship sets clear standards and helps folks grow—whereas gatekeeping just keeps others out for no good reason.
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This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Maker YouTube