Originally written on June 8th, 2018 upon hearing about the death of Anthony Bourdain: Suicide is complicated. For those affected by it, either directly or indirectly, it can be very confusing to process and understand. As I write this, I fear that I have nothing helpful to offer on the subject and yet I am … Continue reading Repost: What Makes You So Special And Why Do You Get To Quit?
“For me, the most important thing I learned about anything was as a dishwasher. I learned to show up on time, to show respect for the people I work with.” — Anthony Bourdain One of the coolest jobs I’ve ever had was also the one of lowest paying. When I was in my early 20s, … Continue reading If You Cannot Be Passionate About What You Do, Be Passionate About How You Do It
“There is a sushi chef in Japan who has made maybe the same forty cuts of sushi for seventy years and he’s still trying to get it right. There is a guy in Spain who does nothing but grill stuff and that’s where all of the chefs want to eat. Very straightforward, very soulful food … Continue reading Fundamentals for the Soul
Suicide is complicated. For those affected by it, either directly or indirectly, it can be very confusing to process and understand. As I write this, I fear that I have nothing helpful to offer on the subject and yet I am compelled to write. Even as my fingers type, I am conflicted. Suicide is so … Continue reading What Makes You So Special and Why Do You Get To Quit?
