Advise for anybody – enjoy what you are doing, enjoy the process of learning and dont be impatient. – Robin Cousins
It helps immerse yourself in what you potentially want to do. Being involved, learning firsthand and observing the craft and absorbing all you can, makes it easier to define what you want. It will also ultimately make you a better Chef. Culinary school, or even a single class, is a great bet too. – Giada De Laurentiis

