We renew our minds constantly or allow them to wither away. Does mastery matter for us? The cooking documentary Jiro Dreams of Sushi informs basketball excellence.
"You have to fall in love with your work.
You must dedicate your life to mastering your skill. That's the secret of success...and is the key to being regarded honorably.
All of the sushi is simple. It's completely minimal.
Master chefs from around the world eat at Jiro's and say..."How can something so simple
have so much depth in flavor?"
Ultimate simplicity leads to purity.
The techniques we use are no big secret. It's just about making an effort and repeating the same thing every day.
In this line of business...if you take it seriously, you'll become skilled. But if you want to make a mark in the world, you have to have talent. The rest is how hard you work.
He sets the standard for self-discipline. He is always looking ahead. He's never satisfied with his work. He's always trying to find ways to make the sushi better, or to improve his skills.
First, they take their work very seriously...and constantly perform on the highest level.
Second, they aspire to improve their skills.
The way of the shokunin is to repeat the same thing every day. They just want to work.
They aren't trying to be special.
If ten tuna are for sale, only one can be the best.
Failure was not an option.
Our father was always strict with himself. We hold ourselves to the same standard.
The masters said that the history of sushi is so long... that nothing new could be invented.
They may have mastered their craft...but there's always room for improvement.
Always strive to elevate your craft."