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This is the story of man in constant pursuit of perfection, doing what he loves everyday. A great documentary that is more than cool shots of food - we get to see Jiro's motivations, dreams, processes, and the complex interpersonal dynamics that accompany the pursuit of perfection.

"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. You must dedicate your life to mastering your skill. That's the secret of success... and is the key to being regarded honorably." - Jiro Ono

You will CRAVE sushi after watching this.

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30 Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Die

While determining why we do and think the things we do, here are some important questions we must ask ourselves. Since you are the only one who will know the answers to these questions, honesty is the best policy. (Click the title for the link.) #27 and #28 seem quite pertinent to this blog!

This also begs the question of how our own deaths play a part in our expectations of life. Hm.

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How my expectations usually look. Maybe I overwhelm my expectations to get myself motivated, but I wonder how effective it actually is.

Photo credit: http://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/414893.article, artist James Fryer.