What Jamie Taught Adam Savage About Failure
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Sep 27, 2026 13:00
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In this live stream excerpt, Adam Savage reflects on the pivotal transition from making things as a hobby into a full-time career, sharing stories about the pressure of working on commercial sets, what he learned alongside Jamie Hyneman, and the moment he realized obsession could become a livelihood. With thanks to crispychrissy for the question and support! Do you have experience making your hobby into a career?
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