He's just a normal teen now, hype totally gone.
I began noting any odd noises from our milling machine before starting jobs. Last month, a slight rattle led me to check the collet nut, which was almost loose. Tightening it up prevented a tool crash and kept the part in spec. Now I do this quick check every day and it's become a solid routine.
Back then, you'd always swap stories with other hikers at the summit, but now everyone's just snapping photos.