Being a perfectionist is not an evil thing.
If you're doing a recipe on national television, there's really no room for being sloppy or a nonperfectionist.
Really try to find a job where it's fun to get up and get out the door, no matter what time.
You have to focus on what's important to you and go for it. But don't stab people in the back. It poisons your whole life if you're like that.
Broaden yourself. You don't have to focus when you're 20. I think the broader you are, the better it is. Later you can focus on your real interests and ideas. The ultimate goal is to be an interesting, useful, wholesome person. If you're successful on top of that, then you're way ahead of everybody.
You have to be open to change. I never stop making sure that what I say is the best of what could be said about a particular thing. It's a constant evolution. If I planted a tree one way yesterday and somebody tells me of a better way to plant a tree, I think, You know, they're right, that's better. Then I change my way to accommodate the new way of planting trees.
Everywhere I go, I always look for creative entrepreneurs, whether it's artisans and craftsmen, small farmers and gardeners, or restaurateurs who use fresh, locally sourced ingredients. I admire the courage and self-reliance it takes to start your own business and make it succeed.
Fifty-seven percent of Americans are do-it-yourselfers, craftspeople, and artisans and makers.
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