Advice on Enduring Today’s Uncertain, Hostile Times

Adam Savage kicks off by urging everyone to lean into empathy, kindness and respect as the best way to get through a world that feels more hostile by the day. He advises against dwelling on past regrets—since you can’t actually change history—and instead encourages focusing on what you can learn from your mistakes.

He breaks down the “scarcity model” as the fear-based belief that there’s not enough space or resources for everyone, and warns how it breeds competition and anxiety. Finally, he draws a clear line between gatekeeping (shutting people out for arbitrary reasons) and asking folks to “pay their dues” (put in real work to earn their stripes), offering practical tips for creators at any stage.

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