By Eric Taller, Creator of Thought Elevators
Jiro Ono, a sushi chef from Tokyo, is regarded as one of the best craftsmen in his trade.
He’s only ever worked on one job, and he’s been doing it longer than other people have been alive.
People all over the world know him. No less than former U.S. President Barack Obama once flew down to his restaurant to have a taste of his creations.
To get a reservation at his place, you need to book three months in advance – and he charges $300 a plate.
I learned all of this from a documentary on Ono that I recently watched, and his hardcore dedication blew me away.
Here’s a guy who totally immersed himself in his work, never whined about making mistakes, and lives for perfecting his craft.
And the result speaks for itself. I mean, you don’t get to the top of your game by messing around.
He’s only ever worked on one job, and he’s been doing it longer than other people have been alive.
People all over the world know him. No less than former U.S. President Barack Obama once flew down to his restaurant to have a taste of his creations.
To get a reservation at his place, you need to book three months in advance – and he charges $300 a plate.
I learned all of this from a documentary on Ono that I recently watched, and his hardcore dedication blew me away.
Here’s a guy who totally immersed himself in his work, never whined about making mistakes, and lives for perfecting his craft.
And the result speaks for itself. I mean, you don’t get to the top of your game by messing around.
We all know how the Japanese are obsessed with perfection, and it got me thinking about the other traits that make someone successful.
Sure, dedication is one thing, but what are other pieces to the success puzzle?
