Best 'I Told You So' Moments with Jamie

Did Adam Savage have any "I told you-so's" moments with Jamie on MythBusters? As an educator, how does Adam encourage people to believe in themselves? Does Adam have any strategies to deal with his advancing age (less physical strength, poorer eyesight, etc.)? In this live stream excerpt Adam answers these questions from Tested members UncouthJ, Ian M and tammymakesthings, whom we thank for their support! Join this channel to support Tested and get access to perks like asking Adam questions:

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[Knight]

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.

[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.

[glcol]

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.

[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

[ringsmaster]

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.

[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.

[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!

[daveo]

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.

[billlawrence]

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.

[jughead]

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.

[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.

[DrVenture]

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.

[willowmoon]

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."

[paulkinzer]

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! 😁

[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.

[empwr]

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.

[tammymakesthings]

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

[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.

[Ayelmar]

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