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Jiro Ono, a 99-year old runs a 10-seat sushi bar hidden in a Tokyo subway, known globally for its precision, discipline, and pursuit of culinary perfection.
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His restaurant, Sukiyabashi Jiro, holds 3 Michelin stars and once served President Obama, who called it the best sushi he had ever tasted. Here are his 6 actionable mastery rules for a happy life.
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“Once you decide on your occupation, you must immerse yourself in your work. You have to fall in love with your work. Never complain about your job.”
“There is always room for improvement. I can make sushi better. I do the same thing but try to make it better. That’s the spirit of the shokunin.”
“You must dedicate your life to mastering your skill. That’s the secret of success.”
“Ultimate simplicity leads to purity. If you do the same thing every day, you naturally gain extraordinary depth.”
“I prepare sushi, but I’m actually preparing myself. Perfection comes from repeating the same thing every day with care.”
“I do not care about stars. I don’t want to be a celebrity. All I want is to make better sushi.”
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