Motivation
One day, if you have a little bit of talent and a lot of hard work, you're going to find out who you are.
Massimo Bottura
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
In a 2015 interview with “The Talks,” acclaimed chef Massimo Bottura briefly summarized his path from cooking with his mother as a young boy to opening his Michelin-starred restaurant, Osteria Francescana in Modena, Italy. Bottura, who is famous for his avant-garde twists on traditional Italian dishes and ingredients, has no shortage of talent and inspiration. Yet here he reminds us that tireless hard work is also necessary to discover our true path.
Advertisement
recommended articles
13 Quotes for Your Next Tattoo
Though they’re increasingly popular, tattoos are by no means a modern innovation. Marking the skin permanently with dye has been...
Advertisement
More motivation inspiration
