Shokunin

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Shokunin (職人) is a [Japanese] term for a skilled artisan or craftsperson that embodies a philosophy of dedication, mastery, and continuous improvement in one's work. It goes beyond simply being a job, representing a lifelong pursuit of perfection, a deep sense of responsibility, and pride in one's craft, which can include everything from carpentry to cooking and even specialized roles like a soy sauce purveyor. Via: When the Japanese decide to master something, whether it’s cars, cameras, animation, knives, or yes, whiskey and craft cheese - they will perfect it into its final Platonic form. https://x.com/MsMelChen/status/1991479588287827985 # How do they do it? # Obsession with kaizen (continuous improvement). And they will apply themselves relentlessly - without ego - to incremental refinement. # This is in contrast to the attitude of “Cha bu duo" (差不多), a Chinese phrase that means "close enough” or "more or less," which leads to cutting corners, a mindset and attitude that is common in China. In contrast, the cultural default in Japan is that “good enough” is never good enough. # The Shokunin spirit (craftsman mindset) infuses Japanese culture with a respect for becoming a true master of one thing. You see this whenever you visit Japan. # We should thank the Japanese for their cultural operating system. It enriches everything it borrows from elsewhere, and then masters it. # This is why the world loves traveling to 🇯🇵 {tags: Japanese}
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