Jiro Dreams of Sushi features
the man considered the greatest sushi chef in the world, Jiro Ono. A meal at
his restaurant is, minute-for-minute, one of the most expensive meals in the
world beginning at ¥30,000. Jiro's philosophy is simple; love your work,
do the same thing in that work every day, and seek to perfect that routine. His
sushi is just as simple; simple recipes, paired in a certain order with certain
timing, with no options or extras on the menu. Jiro's philosophy seems to work.
Others, including his former employees and own sons, emulate his work ethic. He
seems tireless even in his late 80s and doesn't seem to be slowing down,
seeking to reach what he considers perfection in his craft. His work ethic was
formed at a young age when his less-than-stellar father put him out on his own
at age nine. Jiro has been working ever since, and has settled into a pursuit
of perfection in and through that work.Questions for discussion
Why don't we view our work in the same way?
What will it take for you to LOVE your work?
If you could do anything (that you both think you'd love doing and that the world needs) what would it be?
From a Christian perspective, why is work Godly and
God-honoring?
How can/should working in a bank, or selling real estate, or
giving history tours, or engineering, honor God?
Verses to use in the discussion
Colossians 3:23; Proverbs 13:4; 2Thessalonians 3:10-12;
1Thessalonians 4:11-12; Proverbs 12:24
