Every Tool's a Hammer

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Adam Savage, renowned for his role on MythBusters, shares his golden rules of creativity, guiding readers from inspiration to realization of ideas. This work chronicles his journey as a maker, serving as a permission slip to explore personal fascinations and dive deeper into them. With over forty years of experience in making, Savage offers a toolbox of problem-solving insights, including practical advice like: "In Every Tool There Is a Hammer," which encourages starting projects without waiting for perfection, and "Increase Your Loose Tolerance," emphasizing that creativity often involves messiness and mistakes. He advises to "Use More Cooling Fluid," a metaphor for reducing friction in work and relationships, and "Screw Before You Glue," highlighting the importance of mechanical fasteners for flexibility in projects. The book also features lessons from notable creators such as Jamie Hyneman, Nick Offerman, and Guillermo del Toro. Through these insights, Savage aims to inspire readers to build, invent, and enjoy the creative process, while helping them avoid common pitfalls along the way.