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In this conversation, I asked the great Latvian chef Mārtiņš Rītiņš about his mastery, which applies to both the restaurant and the team, as well as his experience serving the most influential officials of many countries. I also asked him about the courage to be different, because Mārtiņš is a unique and vivid personality with a rarely fascinating life story, which can now be read in Linda Apse’s recently published book about him: “De Profundis – Mārtiņš Rītiņš”. Mārtiņš is the chef of the restaurant “Vincents”, an entrepreneur, a culinary TV host and a Knight of the Order of the Three Stars. I have admired his work for at least 20 years. Having read his book and talking to him about the most moving chapters in his book for me, I now admire his openness and courage even more. If you want to read a book that excites, amuses, makes you think meaningfully, and sparks inspiration, then "De Profundis - Mārtiņš Rītiņš" is such a book, which is why I have recommended it to everyone I told about my conversation with Mārtiņš. More information on the conversation page here: https://ugunsskola.lv/cilvekjauda93 CONVERSATION POINTS: 0:00 Introduction 3:31 Where and how the idea for writing a book came about 8:27 What it's like to be a Latvian who grew up abroad 12:24 How easy or difficult it is to assemble a good team 26:05 The Twelve Disciples Project 31:47 Mārtiņš's experience with alcohol addiction 41:15 The most valuable insights gained in the Alcoholics Anonymous community over 14 years 48:45 Ingenious and amusing tricks when serving high-ranking persons 56:26 What methods Mārtiņš uses to teach his students 1:01:59 Leaving Vincents, only to return later 1:06:32 What kind of people are expected in the new Vincents restaurant team 1:10:35 What was the reason for Mārtiņš become a vegetarian 1:16:12 How difficult it is to find natural and high-quality products 1:31:26 What event caused Mārtiņš to reveal his secret 1:48:01 How to take care of yourself to be in good shape 1:51:34 What has been the role and importance of women in Mārtiņš Rītiņš's life 2:00:46 The craziest failure and how to recover from losses 2:13:02 What are Mārtiņš's favorite chapters in his book