We are often told that if we work hard in what we do, we can achieve greatness. In the documentary, Jiro: Dreams of Sushi, we are shown a perfect example of this adage in action. Jiro, an 85 year-old sushi specialist doesn't want to even take a vacation as he thinks that he continually has to perfect and better his sushi. The taste, smell, presentation, and aesthetic of the restaurant are continually being assessed for future betterment. While Jiro has obtained the most honorable prize for a culinary artist with 3 Michelin stars, he continually sees room for improvement in order to become a better person and sushi artist. In our own culture, we can see this lifestyle is often overlooked however, in reality, if one sets their mind to something, anything truly is possible.
In my own life, I have seen just how hard work and dedication can pay off. My family friends' son, Anshuman, was diagnosed with cancer at age 12 and while his leukemia did infact go into remission, he relapsed just one year later. At the age of 14, his family flew him to CHOP and had him taken care of. At the point of entry into the hospital, the doctors gave him a <1% chance of survival. The amount of heart he showed, determination, and drive to beat cancer showed through as if you had met him on the street, besides his glowing bald head, you wouldn't be able to tell that he had cancer. Anshuman was a trooper, and his doctors were generals. In an attempt to help Anshuman, the doctors tried a new process of curing cancer which was still untested, however with much drive and perseverance the doctors were able to cure Anshuman, send him back into remission, and give him his life back. His hard work, as well as the doctors' show us that hard work truly does pay off and while many people overlook hard work and think it is hopeless, it truly does pay off in the end.
While there are several other less severe examples like riding a bike, learning how to bake a cake, and studying for the SAT hard work does actually pay off and a perfectionist mindset can be quite beneficial. Like Jiro, I am a perfectionist. While it may not show through my schoolwork and the mess in my room, when I make music through DJing, I do not accept subpar work. I picked up DJing last year and while I don't DJ large parties, I still put out mixes online for others to hear. Through my search for music, I am constantly sorting through music, making sure it's perfect for a mix. While it does take extra time to sort and evaluate every song, the methodical way of finding music and making sure it appeals to a crowd has allowed me to become a better DJ and closer to someone who can play large parties.
Jiro: Dreams of Sushi truly showed that perfectionism, hard work, and dedication can help propel a person to a whole other level. So while hard work is often overlooked and categorized as luck, in reality, hard work is one of the main things that makes a project successful.
In my own life, I have seen just how hard work and dedication can pay off. My family friends' son, Anshuman, was diagnosed with cancer at age 12 and while his leukemia did infact go into remission, he relapsed just one year later. At the age of 14, his family flew him to CHOP and had him taken care of. At the point of entry into the hospital, the doctors gave him a <1% chance of survival. The amount of heart he showed, determination, and drive to beat cancer showed through as if you had met him on the street, besides his glowing bald head, you wouldn't be able to tell that he had cancer. Anshuman was a trooper, and his doctors were generals. In an attempt to help Anshuman, the doctors tried a new process of curing cancer which was still untested, however with much drive and perseverance the doctors were able to cure Anshuman, send him back into remission, and give him his life back. His hard work, as well as the doctors' show us that hard work truly does pay off and while many people overlook hard work and think it is hopeless, it truly does pay off in the end.
While there are several other less severe examples like riding a bike, learning how to bake a cake, and studying for the SAT hard work does actually pay off and a perfectionist mindset can be quite beneficial. Like Jiro, I am a perfectionist. While it may not show through my schoolwork and the mess in my room, when I make music through DJing, I do not accept subpar work. I picked up DJing last year and while I don't DJ large parties, I still put out mixes online for others to hear. Through my search for music, I am constantly sorting through music, making sure it's perfect for a mix. While it does take extra time to sort and evaluate every song, the methodical way of finding music and making sure it appeals to a crowd has allowed me to become a better DJ and closer to someone who can play large parties.
Jiro: Dreams of Sushi truly showed that perfectionism, hard work, and dedication can help propel a person to a whole other level. So while hard work is often overlooked and categorized as luck, in reality, hard work is one of the main things that makes a project successful.
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