Best "I Told You So" Moments with Jamie

[@Knight8365]

When you both discovered that polycarbonate wasn't as bullet proof as you thought it was and you had been using it for protection all series long.

[@paulvamos7319]

🫨🤣😅😎👍

[@shtftv8982]

That was the funniest thing i remember that episode

[@greeber18]

May I ask what episode or myth???

[@Zeaiclies]

​@@greeber18 So Season One Episode 3 is dealing with something that is explosive and Both Adam and Jamie belive that Lexan and Poloycarbonet are what goes in bullet proof glass and start using it for protection for every type of Myth that has Fire, explosive Materials or shrapnel potential. Then in like Season 4 or 5 they do bullet proof glass and realized that Lexan and Poloycarbonet is not really that bullet resistant by itself but ultimately it has been safe enough for what they were using it for but would also use additional methods of protection from then forward with explosive Myths. 🤣😂

[@I.am.Sarah.]

Love the clip of when they got it and Jamie said "this is bullet proof" then a few years later when they found out it's not bullet proof Jamie says "I never claimed it was bullet proof" lol

[@Cynthia_Cantrell]

Having worked for a VERY difficult boss for over a decade that nearly drove me insane, one of the mantras I've developed (because I've seen good engineers destroyed by bad managers) is this - especially when mentoring younger engineers: "NEVER pass up the opportunity to tell someone they're right." A little recognition for doing a good job goes a long way - and is it FAR more productive than telling someone they're an idiot when they do something wrong.

[@user-fk8zw5js2p]

There are big differences between a boss and a leader. Bosses may seem to make things run more efficiently while they metaphorically crack the whip, but a lack of good leadership in even low-level decision-making positions will cost a company more than they can predict in ways they can't imagine.

[@blackoak4978]

The best bosses build a team, set the priorities, and then let the team do the job

[@WARnTEA]

Another thing I’ve learned is if you work on a team or collaborate with other departments and recognize a problem that could turn into an argument and blame being thrown around, all you have to do is say that its your fault before anyone has a chance to blame you. Even if its not your fault it can be beneficial to take blame, because its very hard for people to be mad at you when you take the power away by admitting fault. Usually all the power in an argument is one side thinking that the other side doesn’t know what they did wrong. Also, by being honest and making sure others know when you make a mistake you end up teaching them indirectly through example, and in ideal scenarios you may even encourage a culture where no one is afraid to admit to a mistake. The last thing you want to do is ignore a mistake and hope that no one notices. In my experience when you are honest about your failures it is very rare for someone to use that knowledge against you, although it can happen, it is so rare that the benefits of admitting fault outweighs the cons.

[@Kowzorz]

Plus it makes the times you need to tell them they're wrong hit harder. "You fucked up" means a lot more when it comes from someone who'd normally compliment your work.

[@senseisecurityschool9337]

​@@WARnTEA That's a good thought. I've also noticed that managers often tend to stop arguing about whose fault it is right about the time that the techs figure out how to solve the problem. So the quicker I can get to "I need your expertise to help solve a problem", and get a solution decided, the better. Besides the fact I don't really believe "someone's fault" applies in most situations. If it's somewhat easy to get a configuration wrong and it being wrong has major impact, that's the problem right there. Either fix the system to make bad things harder, reduce the impact of mistakes, or require that multiple people check the change before it goes into effect. (That last option is really just a technique for accomplishing the first. It's more difficult for three people to all make the same mistake than it for one person to.)

[@gl15col]

I have this vision of Jamie, after you did something he didn't like (dropping bowling ball on his shop floor maybe) thinking "This is my life now" and accepting that and dealing with the consequences but heaving a big sigh. He grew up on a farm, and disaster happens but you still have to milk the cows and feed them so you just do it. Life goes on.

[@paulvamos7319]

😂 I can picture that! 🤣😎👍

[@captainbloodloss1]

very strong stoicism from him

[@namAehT]

Stoicism basically. Worrying and getting really emotional about something isn't going to solve the problem, planning and action are.

[@DUIofPhysics]

@@boondogglet132 "sir, the steak was very bloody today"

[@paulvamos7319]

@@boondogglet132 Tell me about it! 🤣 I use to own a construction company and I say use to because, my ex got it in the divorce along with the house, 2 cars and the joint account! 🤪 The worst thing she did though was to convince the female judge that I was messing around with other women and got full custody of our son and daughter then lost them to the state of Kansas!!!

[@spacekitt.n]

this man's memory is insane. his recall ability and skill of putting it into a narrative with context is really second to none, in another timeline, he's one of the great american authors/screenwriters

[@kim98677]

Strong memories are created when you're happy, he clearly lives an extremely fulfilling life and I think that plays a large role in a persons ability to recall their life

[@user-zl5gi8sv7u]

It’s pretty normal actually

[@timleelegacyartstudio]

"You see them"... my heart broke. That's it, I've felt it, I know that feeling of not being seen. Wow. Well done Adam. You have yet again touched our hearts with three words.

[@simplyixia3683]

I may never meet you and ever get to “see” you properly but I saw your comment. And I wanted to say I also understand what it feels like to be unseen. I hope you find people who will see you for who you are and how hard you work and how much you care. You deserve to be seen. ❤

[@SergioMoralesBaena]

As a fellow teacher I can share on this note that I've taken these words from Coach Bennett (Nike+): Our job is to believe in learners even when they don't believe in themselves. Especially when they don't believe in themselves.

[@timleelegacyartstudio]

Touching my heart over here! There are incredible people on this planet and you are definitely one of them. I personally have found life to be very interesting when it comes to "Not being seen" and in the last 6 years have deeply felt that in my friendships and my work life. But within the last year I took back my life. Quit my job, and started my hand at being self-employed. The result (honestly showing itself at its fullest in the last 3 weeks) has made me feel more "seen" than I have ever felt and has brought close friends in my life that I personally feel I have never had before in my 36 years on this planet. God is good and some times it is a matter of throwing off the old to find his direction. Im following the blessings right now and the journey has turned into something very... exciting, and meaningful for once. Thank you for your thoughts. I am seen finally, even if it is for a little bit I am seen, and I am cherishing it. I hope you are finding the same in your life. @@simplyixia3683

[@irrelevantpanda]

Yeah those words were a dagger into my heart. So, so true.

[@5ringsmaster]

I’ve been a fencing coach for roughly 40 years. “You see them” is so concise, and so perfect. It’s the most important part of my job.

[@the_part_time_geek]

"You see them," is hitting so hard right now.

[@jwnomad]

If you don't see them, they poke you

[@kutzbill]

Retired Engineer here, 68 years old. I was the sole caretaker for my Wife for 9 years until she passed 8/5/2022. Before it didn't matter if I was hurting or not, if she wanted to eat, go to the bathroom, ETC, I just did it. Now that she's passed, I find the hurt does matter. Anymore, I have 3 speeds. Slow, Slower, and stop. Thanks for doing these, I know it takes a lot of time and work. Smiles!

[@ElijahCem]

Man, as a disabled person in my 20's the three speeds thing is so true. I know it'll become more and more true as I age too.

[@Arsenicsquirrel]

God bless your soul

[@daveo1002]

I'm blown away by how deep Adam got in this one. The last few minutes was true philosophical, and touched me in a very emotional way. Thank you Adam, for always being you, for reading between the lines, and for saying what needs to be said at unexpected times.

[@iamthe2345]

as looking for a comment that said what i felt, and this is it 👍

[@billlawrence9594]

The Jamie/Adam dynamic made that show. Everyone was great and so was the content but the 90% of the best moments were Jaimie and Adam.

[@goosenotmaverick1156]

I'd agree with that wholeheartedly. The dynamic between the two was rather important, I think as well. Just the way they worked together worked so well. As a younger person I always thought they were friends 😂

[@Jhamstra42]

The built team didn’t suck by any means but after season four when they split I often found myself waiting for their story to get over so we could go back to Adam and Jamie. Not because they were boring, but just because Adam and Jamie managed to make even the most uninteresting stories fun to watch.

[@wildflower1397]

Yes, but Grant, Kari, and Tory definitely added some fun moments. ❤

[@Charok1]

And Kari's sweet butttt

[@Inexpressable]

@@Charok1 creep

[@jughead8988]

The part of the video where Adam was talking about building confidence in underlings. I worked many years in a field where I was highly trained in doing things in a very specific way. EVERY time I got on my high horse with a less experienced employee I got swatted on the nose. It took a bit for me to learn that there is a huge difference between what "the book" says and what really is the best way to do things.

[@JokerInk-CustomBuilds]

Funny. I have the almost opposite approach. I am an electrician. And so is my dad who taught me many many things long before I became an apprentice. He basicly shaped me into a jack of all trades... I know hundreds of ways to do a single thing and many of my coworkers are the type that goes "but we need to get this exact part for it to be as required!" and I am like yeah, but we can also do it like this and then it is actually better than what is required and we are done faster... I am so good at solving issues that already after a year as an apprentice I got my own van and was sent on jobs figuring out what was wrong with old house installations that everyone else in the company had a hard time doing... But.... My best friend and coworker for more than 15 years is like you. Honestly together we are the perfect team since we can keep eachother in check and end up doing an even better job than either of us could alone! Both on the job and privately. Everyone has their talents. when we combine our strengths our flaws are minimized.

[@trickstothetrades1801]

Amen. As a former equipment mechanic and now a contractor with my own business I’ve found this to be true. I’ve also worked with MANY different people with vastly different approaches to things. If you listen to those different approaches you never know what you may learn even if you have years more experience. Always be open to suggestions, and work things out as a team. You will be much better off. I’ve also found that (depending on the field your working in) for the most part there is book knowledge, then there is reality. If you understand the physics and working of things and work within that frame work you can adapt and problem solve things others have total messed up or fix things most people would run from

[@Joe___R]

Jamie reacted perfectly in that situation. He made a mistake, but he instantly had a good solution to make it right. That is likely exactly why he was so successful in the special effects business.

[@christiankoll1528]

That's the difference between a worker and a supervisor/manager. Dynamic problem solving.

[@James27Simko]

And so many times Adam spat the dummy out and walked off, smashing something, telling Jamie to fuck off or being a whiney baby. He definitely needed more than a cookie sometimes

[@Novarcharesk]

Except there was no direct acknowledgement of failure. It was just 'let's do that', as if it never happened. That's annoying.

[@robinkendall4454]

@@Novarcharesk why would Jamie feel the need to point out a mistake just because Adam was mad? Jamie is an extremely practical person and would rather solve the problem and be done with it then focus on his partners emotions, and validate Adams anger in that situation. feeling as if he needs to apologize for an honest mistake is just silly. they're adults, they move on.

[@Yummypoison0]

​​@@robinkendall4454I just find it scummy to never take responsibility for your mistakes. Constantly "moving on" from your mistakes is the same as running away from them.

[@DrVenture45]

This has to be (by far) one of the deepest videos on Tested. It’s funny how far being supported can go…and how impactful not having support can be. Having worked closely with someone in youth development, I learned that support is intrinsic to a positive direction and self-confidence.

[@tested]

Appreciate that …

[@willowmoon7]

Living aggressively in the moment feels like a fantastic conflict avoidance mechanism and so like Jamie. Hard to harangue somebody when they've already given a solution and moved on. "I'm still mad! But you're right, I guess. I'll go do that."

[@jimmygriffiths]

Blame just isn't all that useful when doing projects imo. Finding who is at fault often turns a task into a problem and takes twice as long.

[@paulkinzer7661]

Your first story here, about Jamie, was very interesting. I've gotten so much better at 'living in the moment' just in the past few years. Spilt milk really is not worth bothering about. But then you went to 'See them' as the first step to getting people to believe in themselves. That is so important, and, for some reason, so unknown. I worked with young kids -- from pre-school through high school -- for over thirty years, and I can recall so many times when it was made very clear to me that I was spending time with a kid who had very little to no experience with actually being taken for, and listened to, for who they were. Often, they did not know how to handle it. Some responded with fear, because it was so new and made them feel vulnerable and unsure of themselves. It was heart-breaking; in part because as an abused kid myself, I knew where they were. But the fear was almost always short-lived. Everyone wants to be okay with themselves, and we can all help each other with that by just letting them. And if you're lucky, like I was, you can show the folks you see how to let others be seen. I helped create spaces where kids could take risks and be themselves without worrying about being judged. We can all do that, and not just with kids. So ends today's lecture! 😁

[@onefish26]

🔨 Nailed it!

[@johnferraz6417]

"Create the spaces...where all can be themselves..." Often the expectations put upon us as children...become a real burden to carry for a lifetime...perhaps we can start reversing this trend...and allow a bit more of an open forum...where creativity can mature into innovation...just for the pure joy of experiencing it! Deep conversations invariably happen in such spaces.

[@paulkinzer7661]

@@johnferraz6417 Absolutely! And I find that kids are so resilient, and this openness to acceptance and seeing so important, that, even for kids who've gotten little of it, it can be vitally effective and helpful even in small doses. Whatever we can do helps.

[@veroxid]

2:30 "You see them" is so true on so many levels. I can't describe how boosting it can be when the instructor is able to understand and directly address where a misunderstanding lies; while on the flip side it can be extremely disheartening when it feels like your questions go unanswered because it isn't an issue people typically have. Everyone starts at a different point and journeys through a different path towards mastery.

[@e24mpwr]

Adam - you're a great mentor for just positive energy in the world.

[@FJA---]

I'm 72 and the I've found the only thing worse than growing old is not growing old.

[@itsallschittsandgigglesunt7354]

How would you know

[@Novarcharesk]

That makes no sense

[@1978garfield]

Growing old sucks but it beats the alternative.

[@SaiphSDC]

'you see them' is... profound. It sent shivers down my body. That is exactly what I've worked hard on as a teacher for years and didn't have words for. Thank you. You see them, as they really are. Where they are, their faults, their strengths, and you let them know you see it and will work with them to find the way forward.

[@tammymakesthings]

Thank you both for answering my question and for the honesty and depth with which you spoke to it.

[@kim98677]

Working out is the absolutely most beneficial thing you can do as you age. With zero exception people who have higher muscle mass at old age are more healthy, weak bodies are the cause of most aches that limit your physical abilities.

[@Ayelmar]

My refrain of late has been: "Getting old *sucks* -- but it beats the leading alternative...."

[@andrewleer695]

Isn't that from the Carny guy in Sam & Max?

[@RobotWillie]

@@andrewleer695 The saying is much older than that, they just used it because its a great quote.

[@SmokingDiode]

I love how many profound thoughts you bring up in this video, Adam. This has to be my favorite Tested video yet! I've been watching you since I was young and I've always considered you someone who has taught me and guided me, even though we've never officially met. Appreciate all you bring!

[@themuffindragon]

I love how you can take a relatively innocuous question and answer it in such an existential and meaningful way. I truly love your Q&As

[@flekkzo]

“You see them” is one of the most profound things I’ve heard in a very long time and truly spoke to me. I feel it really distilled it down in a beautiful and kind way.

[@visualartsbyjr2464]

Whenever I helped someone in sculpture class or tutored my approach has gently guide the person and ask them questions that’ll make them stop and think. The only times I was in a rush were when they could have injured themselves or others in the shop. A great short q&a!

[@JO19pLuMbUm94HN]

Wanted to make a pouch from leather, asked in a leather making shop if they could help me. The woman took me to the side for like 30 mins and taught me the very very basics and how i could search for several competent youtubers. Loved the professional and honest approach to help a stranger that just want to try, what they mastered ❤❤❤

[@seeingthepattern]

I've had a couple of similar moments - people with a delight in their skills, but wanting you to find your own way, after the initial nudge, so that you can find the same delight that they have.

[@BlueBoy0]

There's a quote about mentoring I always try to keep in mind. And it's from the original novel of The Silence of the Lambs, of all things: "Crawford, ever weary of desire, knew how badly he wanted to be wise. He knew that a middle-aged man can be so desperate for wisdom he may try to make some up, and how deadly that can be to a youngster who believes him. So he spoke carefully, and only of things he knew."

[@ThymeKeeper]

The part about seeing each other really hits home.

[@ValkyrieTiara]

Encouragement is so so important. As Adam said, seeing someone is the first (and imo most important) step. Adult (and even teenage) versions of putting a child's drawing on the refrigerator exists, and it really is one of the best things you can do for someone. The hardest part of learning any skill generally isn't the learning, it's the maintaining enthusiasm to continue learning over a long period of time and through many failures. Helping someone see that progress is being made, skill is improving, and useful application is possible does SO much to keep motivation high. Even when it comes to something like, say, learning to paint, when the novice has painted something shite and they KNOW it's shite, you don't need to condescend to them by saying it's good. Just commenting on technique ("I see you used x method here") and acknowledging effort can be incredibly powerful. This also helps critique and suggestions for improvement be accepted much easier as well.

[@johns9652]

For me, it's learning about what the person does away from work. I'm an electrician, and I had this younger guy as a helper years ago that had a lot of trouble with fractions. He wasn't dumb, but for some reason fractions just blew his mind, he couldn't figure out why 3/4 was bigger than 3/8. Then I found out he was into guns, and I finally had a way to get through to him. Ok, look 3/8 would be a .375, or about the size of a 38, got it? And 3/4 would be a .75, it'd be like an elephant gun. His face lit up, he got it.

[@senseisecurityschool9337]

"I see you used X method here" is the gold. Specifically what they did well, or what learning they demonstrated. As you said, if you say the painting is fabulous they know you're lying. If you say "the proportions are dead on this time", you've told them specifically something they've actually done well, where they truly have improved. Maybe they did 3D perspective really well. Maybe they chose very pleasing colors. You can point out any of those things, without mentioning that their horse looks more like a cat.

[@andrew.nicholson]

I love what you said about helping people believe in themselves. Especially telling someone“go try it” if they have an unorthodox idea. Not only do you give them the opportunity to be humbled by the problem, you also give them the opportunity to prove the conventional way isn’t the only (or best) approach.

[@emilyrosine7801]

You can tell Adam has put a lot of emotional and mental energy into his role as a mentor and educator. Thanks for inspiring us all with your work and your message, Adam.

[@Snotnarok]

For that second question, I had that very thing. A friend of mine, a very skilled artist really shot me down so hard. I was in a rough spot in my life and I was working on a comic, really trying to learn by trying since that's how I learn best. I asked him for a little help with progressing and he just says "star over, look up these artists to learn how to do it right" it destroyed me. I had my confidence shattered so hard, not that I had a lot to begin with given where I was in my life. Yes my art was rough but to just say start over so bluntly and without any care was crippling. Years later I'm still learning and I've found my own way of learning and it wasn't starting from scratch. Which- I am aware is a good way to do it, I'm not going to say it's not a valid way of doing it but I'd rather build and learn rather than demolish everything

[@landonbrown5295]

That little bit at the end really hit an emotional nerve for me. I've been following you since the fairly early days of Mythbusters when I could count my age on two hands (in base 10, anyways), exploding CDs to be exact, and I've always looked up to you and the makers you worked with. I've been in deep introspective since turning 30 at the end of last month, and I guess this was something I needed. You've always inspired me to go out and learn about the world we live in, and I don't think anyone could break that at this point. You've been a hero to me for over 20 years now, and I hope you end up seeing this.

[@yiwmsh4393]

Your bit about seeing people - all of it, from the making people believe in themselves, to it being the most important thing you can do, to the early trauma - spoke so deeply to me, and where I'm at right now. I just want to be seen. I want it so badly. And it's so difficult sometimes. And I feel like I've gone so long without really being seen that even when I get little tastes of it, I can't fully enjoy it because I'm already bracing for its absence. Thank you so much for helping me gain that insight about my current condition. My heart feels full.

[@NeuroTheory]

Wow. I absolutely love the way you tell the story about Jamie and you! The professional curtesy, respect, and awareness that went into describing a scenario where the person that made a mistake, and you furious, still comes out looking as competent as he should be, while still making your point abundantly clear, is incredibly refreshing, and speaks volumes of your character. What a wonderful world it would be if only most politicians had the same level of understanding, nuance, and articulation while debating each other. Subbed! Edit: ... and then you just went on being a great teacher and human being. Now I'm suddenly browsing the web for books by Carlos Castaneda. Hat's off. Bravo, and thank you.

[@elijahmadden4057]

Thank you, Adam & company, for sharing such poignant words of wisdom in mentorship, and "the cosmic Force." The comment about not feeling seen being a source of early trauma was enlightening as well. (Hard left ahead) I've really needed this voice of experience to remind me of what I know, as I've been rather harsh with the new guy at work lately, and a beloved family pet passed this morning. These topics were eerily relevant for today, but I thank you all, and especially Adam, for having and so effectively sharing your perspective.

[@ManyGhosts]

I'm so sorry for your loss.

[@margaretbear]

That was profound and wonderful. I am 62. This spoke to my core. Thank you so so much 💕🙏

[@Znaffers]

These videos always have such a Mr.Rodgers feel to them. It’s great to just listen to a positive guy talk about the intricacies of life through the lens of his workshop

[@johnabbottphotography]

As someone who's taught improv for about 20 years, I was delighted to hear you describe Jaime as living in the moment. So you can imagine my delight when you started referring directly to improv! The worst thing that you run into in the improv world is when someone tells you that there is ONE WAY to improvise. There isn't. There isn't one school, or one method, that's right. Because people are different, people learn in different ways, and most of what we're trying to do is to help you become mentally flexible and adjust to what's happening in the moment. I was thrilled to hear you describe Jaime as living in the moment. Some of us (myself included) wouldn't have thought of him as that, but it makes complete sense. He has to be mentally flexible enough to adapt to whatever is going on, and to problem solve in real time. One of my other favorite stories was about how the two of you worked when you were both underwater. How you anticipated where the other was going, and DID THE SAME THING, at the SAME TIME. Which - when you truly understand someone that you work with - can happen in the best of ways. Its an even more amazing thing when you perform with them. Thank you for this. I've always considered you an improviser, but I'm never going to watch Mythbusters in the same way with that understanding of Jaime.

[@DHealey]

That Richard Taylor impression was perfect :)

[@tangyorange6509]

Adam that last quote almost hit too close to home-I’ve been thinking about this a lot recently and really freaking myself out even though I’m young, thank you.

[@jackieknits61]

One of my most beloved memories from parenting my son came from his daycare. One day we got a notice that the kids were inviting their parents to an evening of theater after the usual pick up time. Not only was it a delightfully cute and hysterically funny play, but it seems that it was all child led. The teachers said they noticed some of the older kids writing and telling stories, and next thing they knew, they were running al9ng behind, getting them supplies, and helping the youngest kids to participate, because everyone wanted to help. They wrote the play, made the scenery and props and costumes and did all the performing. My very shy and normally very much the follower son even did the stage management. We were all taken totally by surprise; even the teachers were amazed at how little they uad to do to pull it off. I think the teaching staff changed a lot based on what they all learned together.

[@seeingthepattern]

The best teachers are a safety net, the worst are a leash.

[@jamescrumpler7178]

Hey Adam You are so right with what you said about seeing someone. I rejoined a volunteer fire department 7 years ago after being out of it for 14 years. One of the first trainings we had was a live burn. I was nervous didn't know if I still had it in me. A good friend of mine pretty much said I've got you. He was right he helped me realize I just need a confidence booster. And I've been fighting fire every chance I get almost 8 years now

[@vibesmom]

Adam Savage, you make me smile! Thank you❤

[@thinklikeadog007]

Jeezum Crow Adam! Your answer to the "believe in themselves" query, changed my belief in myself. Shall I say... "You are not alone", "I see what you are saying", "That's a perception I had not considered", "Let me show you a way to get there". I help people and their dogs to understand each other and live a sweeter life together. I figured out, with the help of many dogs, how to encourage the canine animal's self awareness, expression and confidence. Your advice and story telling helps me to support the human animal in much the same way, except differently. I'll just do and quit trying to say. Thanks Dude 🚀✨

[@andyb8040]

"See them" is absolutely beautiful and spot on. Love it and love you for saying it. Thank you

[@AnotherCoward]

The notes on mentoring and encouraging and fostering confidence is simply beautiful and spot on

[@WerewolfAtTheMovies]

This one really hit home for me. My life has taken me through some really bizarre careers and has placed me at the feet of many gatekeepers who treated me like absolute garbage…but!!…thanks to those tyrants, I’ve made it a point to assure that those with questions know that my door is always open and I’m always available to teach. Anywho…thanks for sharing your encyclopedic knowledge. I appreciate you! P.S. the Savage Industries apron…AWESOME!!

[@deanallenjones]

I feel this SO hard. I was always "Hench" as I need sticks to walk. but after medication for a prostate tumour I lost so much muscle, and it was a while before I realised, so when I did it was a huge shock. BUT now it makes me a neater maker/fixer. I no longer lug a huge tool bag around the house (knocking things over and making a mess) now I pick my tools carefully, and only take them to where I'm working. You just have to adapt

[@machinesandthings7121]

A maker, a thinker, and and a poet. Always something worth while from this man.

[@SniperFire274]

"You're only going to see a small slice of the whole thing, and you have to be okay with that" is a very pregmatic quote. I'm only in my late 20's but really starting to realise this. The upside is you can choose what interests you, and ignore all the fluff. People further along the road than you are will alway be willing to share their experience, if you ask. Networking is important, but not for nepotistic reasons, it's so you have people to reach out to when you have questions. I'm absolutly binging these Tested videos and won't be stopping any time soon.

[@LoLSmileyFACE650]

"it is time to take your place amongst the mysteries and to regard yourself as one of them". Wow. that is such an insanely beautiful quote. I actually had to pause the video and think about it for a moment. I've never read those books and I'm thinking maybe I ought to. just thinking about all the other people in my life that quote applies to and just unraveling the thoughts it brought up for me actually made me shed a tear. Wonderful. Thank you for being you Adam. I know this comments a bit late for this video but if you happen upon this. Thank you for my childhood with mythbusters. and all the words and teachings you have passed along over the years.

[@hrromanslaparsso4403]

I love how the audience has been steady with Adam. No way anyone can forget someone who's so fun and such a good teacher at the same time

[@LloydWaldo]

Wonderfully put. As a parent and as a mentor I couldn’t agree more. Seeing people means letting their reality be yours so that they’re not alone. Believe in people and they will believe in themselves. I once had a mentor who told me: “what you’ve done doesn’t suck. And that’s a problem because now you owe it to me to make it the best it can be.”

[@LightWarriorK]

9:50, beautiful sentiment, and similar to what I've been trying to accept to deal with anxiety. Thanks.

[@kennethng8346]

Sometimes when someone is on the wrong track I come up to them and say "I'm having trouble understanding this, can you help by explaining it to me?" I ask questions to help guide their thought processes to see the conflict. And to be honest, sometimes I realize that I am wrong and I say, "Thanks, now I understand". Other times they realize the problem and they think up the solution. To me it doesn't matter who gets the credit as long as we can all move forward.

[@paulvamos7319]

Thank you Adam for the stories and thank you for sharing your opinions with us and the world! 😎👍

[@robbroder857]

I really appreciate these stories. Thank for posting!!

[@AnimeRonin]

For those times when your brain goes 'I can do that' and your body goes 'uh, no'. Yeah, I'm starting to get there.

[@irudi]

This is such a great episode. I love hearing your insights and the lessons you learned along the way.

[@jamescampbell8482]

Watched MythBusters from the beginning, I absolutely love videos like this. Just getting the inside. Scoop is awesome. Thanks for all the videos. The bug bombs blowing up a house was a pretty awesome episode that sticks out in my memory.

[@jater-tots4903]

Youre a light to this world. Im lucky to have grown up in a world where you exist

[@FastHatTrick]

One of the best in a long while. Adam can be incredibly insightful when his brain isn’t in creator mode. When he is reflecting, it, at least for me, makes me wish he was my neighbor and not a celebrity. What a gift.

[@brettsalter3300]

When Adam addressed the question about 'How do you get people to believe in themselves..." and replied 'You see them..' it struck me as deeply as any spiritual / self help / therapy session I have encountered. Thank you Adam, your generosity and joy with prop building, sharing pop culture etc has come full circle to now include phycological 'building' as well.

[@blackdragon7979]

As a late diagnosis autistic with ADHD I now understand why I so often got the rigidity of Jaime and the spontaneity of Adam

[@LiveAndLetDiode]

That quote towards the end was one of the most comforting lines I've heard. Thanks for sharing that!

[@richardunruh4035]

You're a good man, Adam. Thanks for your thoughts and insight.Those that know you personally should feel fortunate.

[@DavideDepau]

I've added this video to my bookmarks and this is the 4th time I watched it again. You explain so well what it takes to be encouraging. I've learned this through coaching and it's so beautiful to hear it explained so effectively. Thanks for sharing this!

[@ianlacey]

One of your best Q&A vids. Caring, wise expressive, humorous and educational. Thanks

[@aarona8709]

Thanks Adam. Thus is the content that keeps me on KZbin. You are a childhood hero!

[@FruitandNutStands]

Man your advice to just see people and to help people believe in themselves is so spot on and can be applied to so many areas of life. I use to substitute at a continuation high school where there was a lot of young pregnant and young teenage moms. These young teenage moms brought their kids to school. There was a child care room and then there were classes that taught child nutrition, medical care (like well baby checks & vaccines). In some classes these young moms had their children in class and I was amazed with this one teacher who worked closely with these young moms. She would have 10+ young moms with their babies in class and this teacher was so observant with the interactions between mom and baby. If she noticed a mom doing something or trying to get their child to do something and mom/baby interaction wasn’t going well. Instead of the teacher looking at these young mom and saying you’re not doing that right or your way is wrong. Time and time again I watched this teacher speak with these young moms and say that’s an interesting way you’re trying to (for example) change a diaper but have you tried it this way. This teacher always tried acknowledging the young mom’s methods in a somewhat positive view but then would then try and advise them in a better technique. I mean these young moms were raising human being and that teacher was constantly letting those young moms know she saw them, cared for them, and that she believed each of those young moms were going to be great moms.

[@SaberToothBicycle]

Thank you, Adam Savage. I couldn't agree more--regarding inspiration versus gatekeeping. I first learned trigonometry basics (and how to use those trigonometric functions on my calculator), in community college, during aircraft maintenance school--long before I ever took first year college algebra. That made a lot of gatekeepers angry, bless their hearts. It seems to me, in addition to all that needless smothering of enthusiasm and new ideas, gatekeeping also keeps the unqualified rusted into positions of authority and power they have not actually earned and do not actually deserve--and in that way, gatekeeping is a naked attempt to ensure nobody new will ever come along and exceed their status quo. I believe it's an attitude thing. If I'm truly an expert in something--seeing it done well should be my mission. If I take pride in my work, and have passion for that mission, my attitude towards enthusiastic inquiry will simply never be, "No! Wrong! Stupid! Impossible!" On the contrary, it'll be, "I'm happy to learn we share an interest in this area. You've got some interesting ideas. Let's see if we can figure out how to make them a reality, shall we?" "No, because ______" dooms all missions to failure. "How can we?" is the only path to mission accomplishment. If my mission involves creativity, those axioms are just as true, but all the more imperative.

[@Bad_Wolf_Media]

7:05 - I'm a few years younger than Adam, but in the last few years, I've grown to really dislike hearing variations of "growing old sucks." While I understand - and even agree with - the sentiment, I won't say getting old sucks, because there's only one alternative. Getting old definitely brings new challenges, but even though I'll complain about those challenges in the moment, I'll still face them happily over the alternative. I know how conscious Adam is with his wording and phrasing in most situations, so I thought I'd toss this out there for consideration.

[@BCToby]

One thing i've learn about "I told you so's" in a professional work environment is that you NEVER need to say out loud the words "I told you so" to a co-worker. For important major I told you so's 99.999% of the time the other party is always aware of their mistake and doesn't need you to hold it over your head. They will respect you more for not bringing it up as they know you know you told them so as well. It's a form of mutual respect.

[@dosesandmimoses]

I’m so grateful to be able to hear your words of wisdom and encouragement

[@PatDooley50]

So spot on! "You see them!!"

[@miyahollands6136]

I also allow and encourage exploration at work. As someone who is at senior level, I am often responsible for mentoring and training thr junior members of the team. my main approach is based on the mantra "don't give me incomplete sentences!" In much to say, don't tell me "it doesn't fit!" and expect me to solve it for you. tell me "It doesn't fit, but how about.......!" this proves to me that the person has invested some time and effort into finding a solution - has tried to connect the dots by themselves, prior to approaching me about it. The latter is the start of a conversation about the best way forward, and I am not too proud to admit to say it, when their idea can work. Nothing fills me with satisfaction of a job well done, when the junior team member finds a solution by themselves - just to see people grow and gain confidence in themselves is truly amazing and inspiring. plus - you might just learn something new yourself!

[@frankgulla2335]

Thank you, Adam, I learn something knew from each of these segments.

[@ultrajd]

I was absolutely crushed when I learned that Adam confirmed that he and Jamie were “Not Friends” They had such a wild dynamic.

[@Skeloric]

The social ring once removed from "friends" needs to be acknowledged out in our daily lives. A lot of good people in that "ring" that are not quite friends.

[@tested]

First and foremost they were colleagues, and they respected and trusted each other deeply. They didn’t need to be friends too to make it work.

[@dakotamcmillan]

need it to make it work, maybe not. but everyone needs friends and i dont think they would be bad friends if they put the work in. but its okay, i know in another universe they're besties and have three other shows together@@tested

[@ultrajd]

@@tested A fair point

[@brookewestonctc]

"not friends" doesn't mean enemies. They were very good colleagues. They didn't hang out outside work (look how different they are - why would they?), but didn't hate eachother, and worked very well as a team.

[@bcbock]

I agree with Jaime on this one. I’m the same way about other people’s mistakes. They aren’t important. What’s important is whatever you’re trying to accomplish. Making someone feel bad about a screw up seldom does much good unless the person regularly makes the same mistake repeatedly and doesn’t have the capacity for recognizing their mistake and doesn’t have the capacity to take charge in working around that mistake. If you are working with a true problem solver, recriminations are a pointless waste of time. Now, my own mistakes? Well, those I’m upset about and apologize, but try not to let them bog me down.

[@SnowmansApartment]

„youth is wasted on the young“… this at least applies to most of us.. i wasted so mich time in my youth..i‘m not even that old, bust already feeling how my body and mind are so much less than they were

[@PK01234]

Thankyou Adam! The second Q; Your answer is much appreciated and is truly inspiring.

[@DaddyDaughterMovieNight]

OMG Adam...As someone who worked at a vfx shop for 22 years, your take on helping people develop was heartbreaking to hear...because it is (in my experience) very RARE. We could have used a real leader like you. I may or may not know the "master" you referenced, but I've sure known someone quite like them. Love the channel.

[@BigTallLankyDude]

I can remember a sort of 'gotcha' or whatever from Jamie to you... Salsa Escape. The idea was to use corrode through metal bars, sped up with the aid of an electrical current. Jamie used DC, you used AC, and Jamie had quite the chuckle while letting you do the wrong thing.

[@andyc280081973]

Mentoring for me is partnering with someone as they discover their own way to do things, using the wisdom I can share along the way to help them discover their own style. And the best thing with mentoring, you get to learn new ways to do things in that conversation… “You want to do it like that, talk me through it…” you never know, fresh eyes, new technology and new approaches sometimes make for amazing discoveries!

[@raymond9202]

its so interesting hearing you in particular speak on growing old and recognizing your contributions to humanity as you became another mystery in the ethos as you are a human that shepherded me through so many great learning experiences and im forever grateful to you for being consistently thoughtful, thank you for all youve done and continue to do adam 🫂

[@thomascoleman5981]

Adam, you are truly a beautiful mind, thinker, and mentor. Thank you for your selfless contribution to so many.

[@Beefpattygaming]

There were some very profound moments in this video. Thank you.

[@ososkid]

“Old age is a shipwreck.” -Charles de Gaulle So far, that’s one of my favorites on aging

[@Sidkain]

Applying the first rule of improv (Yes, and) to all forms of life is the greatest way to apply a skill into a framework it wasn't made for. Way to show em, Adam. You explained that so well, and I LOVE that you follow the "yes, and" lifestyle.

[@tHiNk413]

Thanx for the bit from about 3:00 on! Hit me like a freight train. I will now climb out of the hole it pushed me in and start climbing again. Thank you Adam!

[@ewright523]

Your comments on seeing other people are pure gold!!!!

[@Alpha_Synergy]

What you said about gatekeeping reminded me of the person who first "taught" me leather carving. He did a fine enough job of showing what to do, but he was an ass about it. Later into the lesson, I tried to do some background stippling without the hammer, simply pushing the tool into the leather (which you probably shouldn't do for most of leathercarving), and he said something along the lines of, "If you're not going to do it right, I'm not going to teach you at all." It was rather discouraging. He was also an ass the next time I took a lesson at that store, where one of the first things he said was along the lines of, "Are you going to spend the whole lesson talking again, or are you going to be quiet and learn?" He also made a habit in that lesson of completely undoing any process any of us made if we had him check our progress, and we never got around to finding out how to finish the project. I think that may have been one of the last times I have gone in to the open tables for a lesson at that store. On the bright side, I was not completely discouraged from learning leathercarving and leatherwork on my own, though I have never again tried to do floral carvings. If there's any takeaway from this, don't let gatekeepers stop you from doing things you enjoy, or want to learn.

[@adrienorlowski3995]

The segment on mentorship was a therapy session I didn't know I needed and the insight too

[@KBABZ]

I remember when I was at Weta Digital's animation department working on the fourth Alvin movie (yes there's four of them), where I was part of a team who did extra polish and tended to notes on completed shots. Was my first real job in the industry. A few weeks in I'm given a much larger number of shots to do in that day than usual, and I told my supe that I wasn't sure if I could get the work done. He told me that he wouldn't have given me all of them if he didn't believe I could do it. Guess what, I did it. Best thing he could have said to inspire confidence in myself and my abilities.

[@Horace_Dragon]

That quote and sentiment is beautiful.

[@TheSilverDartRacing]

Wise words, gratitude is the key to being satisfied with your life. Be happy doesn't not adequately describe the idea of just being.

[@rong1924]

Some are born to move the world To live their fantasies But most of us just dream about The things we'd like to be Sadder still to watch it die Than never to have known it For you, the blind who once could see The bell tolls for thee -Neil

[@cqtaylor]

As a man who's lived a life of mistakes, trials and errors, I must say I believe Adam Savage would be an excellent mentor.

[@Atreyuwu]

So cool to hear you were also into Castaneda as a teen. I'm wee bit younger than you (in my mid-40's) and I also read all of his books in my youth - and then all of the pushback and controversy surrounding them. Didn't matter to me if they weren't 'real', but yeah - beautiful allegories indeed; and you know what? **The stuff works if you practice it**!. My first lucid-dreams were due to those books, and so much of my interpersonal development and growth do I owe to that man that I never hesitate to tell people they were a big part of my life. As always, I love your stories and your pragmatism, cheers Adam.

[@joebuckaroo82]

This post reminds me of one of my biggest gripes that I have about American business practices--especially among production. Management frequently promotes people who are highly skilled (at least in the way things have always been done) and puts them into leadership roles. They don't see that not only are they removing one of their best producers from what they skilled at, but they have no idea whether that person can work in their new role, which, ideally, is to encourage and draw out the best from those they are now supposed to lead.