Here are 14 tips from Anthony Bourdain’s book Kitchen Confidential, an autobiographical, behind the scenes expose into the semi-depraved world of food service.

They are arranged in the book as pieces of advice for the wanna-be professional cook or chef.

I think they apply to much more than that.

1 – “Be fully committed.”

2 – “Learn Spanish!”

3 – “Don’t steal.”

4 – “Always be on time.”

5 – “Never make excuses or blame others.”

6 – “Never call in sick.”

7 – “Lazy, sloppy and slow are bad.”

8 – “Be prepared to witness every variety of human folly and injustice.”

9 – “Assume the worst.”

10 – “Try not to lie.”

11 – “Avoid restaurants where the owner’s name is over the door.”

12 – “Think about that resume!”

13 – “Read!”

14 – “Have a sense of humor about things.”

I love you.

— Dad