1. Take work seriously!
2. There is always room to improve the skills you already have.
3. Cleanliness!
4. Impatience.
5. Passionate about your job.
Jiro shows us what it means to dedicate yourself to what you do. He is strict on his rules because she expects nothing but perfection. In the movie they mention that it would take up to 10 years for someone to become a first rate chef, all those years are focused on training. He made clear to his sons that he didn’t want them attending college, but working at the restaurant for the rest of their lives like he has. He started living on his own at the age of 9 and working at the restaurant at the age of 19; therefore, he expects his son to be able to handle all this work that is laid out for them. Jiro will not stop working until he is no longer physically able to do so. An overachiever!
The other critique I read was written by Leslie Felperin, her article. Compared to Steven, Leslie opinion on this documentary is slightly different. She didn’t like that the director pointed out the relationship between Jiro and his sons, she thought it was “too much” and slightly repetitive. She feels as though his rough childhood helps with his perfection and expects nothing less than others. She also mentions the camera views and where it was angled to engage the audience even more. She compared it to a ring at the jewelry store on velvet. I had to agree with her when she mentioned this because it just made me want Sushi even more.
Reading and watching these articles and documentary has changed my views on certain things. I loved Jiro's dedicated and determination to get where he wanted to be or is still trying to be. He is an inspiring person. I think if I came up to his restaurant I would be scared to eat in front of him as he stared at me serving his $300 plate. He made his job his life, which is something I will try to achieve. His whole philosophy about forever improving the skills you have stuck with me. How far will you go to achieve your goal??
Works Cited
Felperin, Leslie. "Review:Jiro Dreams of Sushi." Variety. Variety Media, 13 May, 2011. http://variety.com/2011/film/reviews/jiro-dreams-of-sushi-2-1117945212/.08 February 2014.
Rea, Steven. "A tasty meditation on a master chef's life." Philly.com. The Inquirer. 23 March, 2012. http://www.philly.com/philly/entertainment/movies/20120323_A_tasty_meditation_on_a_master_chef_s_life.html. 08 February 2014.