
The older I get and the more I approach what might be called mastery or competence in any of my given professions, the more I understand what he meant. One of his lessons was to always maintain the attitude of a student. The slightly more involved answer would be the lesson from my sensei Shozo Sato, who taught me kabuki theater. You might be making a meager living or a healthier living, but you’ll have your best chance at remaining happy because you’re doing the best you can, and that’s all that can ever be asked of any man or woman. The short answer is the simple lesson from my mom and dad to work hard and be honest - and if you do those two things, nobody can ever hold any power over you.

What is the best piece of advice you were given by someone else that stuck with you?


In your memoir you share values and principles that you strive to live by, but you also mention the importance of the teachers you’ve come across.
