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By Tim Ferriss: Bestselling Author, Human Guinea Pig

#370: Adam Savage on Great Tools, Great Projects, and Great Lessons

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Published April 30, 2019 10:12am

"A true creator knows that you follow the thing to where it's going, not to where you think it ought to go." — Adam Savage

Adam Savage (TW: @donttrythis IG: @therealadamsavage FB: therealadamsavage) has spent his life gathering skills that allow him to take what's in his brain and make it real. He's built everything from ancient Buddhas and futuristic weapons to fine-art sculptures and dancing vegetables.

The son of a filmmaker/painter and a psychotherapist, Adam's previous positions include projectionist, animator, graphic designer, carpenter, interior and stage designer, toy designer, welder, and scenic painter. And he's wo...

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