The Surprising Secret to Learning Any Physical Skill
Adam Savage’s Tested
Oct 18, 2026 14:00
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Adam answers Tested member questions about passing down knowledge and his philosophy on teaching, mentorship and learning. From growing up around a 1910 Brunswick pool table to discovering W. Timothy Gallwey’s legendary The Inner Game of Tennis, Adam reflects on the power of embodied learning, muscle memory and getting out of your own way when acquiring physical skills. Plus, he dives into his love of 35mm film photography, classic darkrooms, and why he avoids overly precious cameras! With thanks to murphycm100, rodpop and jonathanborup6060 for their support and questions! How do YOU learn best?
Byrne's New Standard Book Of Pool And Billiards by Robert Byrne: https://amzn.to/3U46fYM
The Inner Game of Tennis by W. Timothy Gallwey: https://amzn.to/3U27Jm8
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Adam Savage's Tintype Portrait (from Tested: The Show!) https://youtu.be/T_gQgkCfj7w
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