One day, the people who work in my kitchen stir-fried chopped Napa cabbage to serve with some meat or fish for their own dinner. I got to thinking: 'What if the cabbage was the most important thing on the plate?'
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What I relish most is when a member of my staff, who has worked with passion and patience towards achieving their dream of owning a restaurant, walks up to me and says, 'Nobu! I have done it!'
Interpretation
What this quote means
The joy of witnessing others achieve their dreams is deeply fulfilling.
This quote emphasizes the satisfaction that comes from seeing others reach their goals, particularly those who have shown dedication and hard work. Nobu Matsuhisa reflects on the pride he feels when a staff member realizes their dream of owning a restaurant, highlighting the importance of passion and perseverance in achieving success.
Themes
SuccessDreamsAchievementPassionDedication
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about the importance of hard work and dreams.
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