Sammy, a popular barista in New York, the philosophy of happiness in coffee cups.

He, the first generation of Chinese immigrants in the United States, a popular barista in New York, is called Leonardo da Vinci, a genius in the coffee industry by the American media, and has been interviewed by CNN,BBC,CCTV and other well-known media. There is a pair of lovely children who signed up for Model magazine, fashion street celebrity LeeClower took the initiative to send an email to ask the whole family to shoot a film. You can see inspirational words like "dream" and "success" everywhere in his life, but he said, only I know my happiness, and 99% of my happiness comes from my family. Different from the bright and beautiful you see, when you listen to him, you feel more indifferent, just like the signature coffee in his store, which is packed in a porcelain white mug with a rich aroma and a sip, in which only your tongue knows. He is our protagonist, father of two, barista-Sammy!

You and I hot mom gang (hereinafter referred to as you and me): can you briefly talk about your life? What do you think you are most proud of in your life?

Sammy (hereinafter referred to as S): I have a wonderful wife who takes good care of her family and children. I also have two very lovely children, the eldest daughter Xi Xi, is already 10 years old, my son feels that he is 3 years old this year, in fact, I think we are a very ordinary and simple family, there is nothing special, if we have to say something to be proud of, it may be that the relationship between me and my children is very close, because the first generation of Chinese immigrants in the United States In particular, many southerners will leave their children in China for the elderly in their families to take care of, so that they can concentrate on doing business and making money, but my wife and I have been very determined since our wedding day. No matter what the economic situation is, the children should be around. So since the baby was born in the United States to now, our family of four are together, the relationship is very close.

You and me: I find that when you chat, you will unconsciously focus on your family. Can you talk about your own work? for example, I heard that you are already famous in New York as a senior barista. Even Hillary will mainly ask to take a picture with you. But it's strange that you don't have any title. What's going on?

S: having a title means you have to take part in a lot of industry competitions. I am a relatively unambitious person, for me, success can not be measured by any money. Many of my colleagues in the coffee industry, including friends in China-- they are basically the pillars of the coffee industry, constantly organizing all kinds of competitions, writing all kinds of books, and then being judges-- many times they asked me, Sammy, why don't you take part in some competitions? it should be quite easy to win some awards with your qualifications. I said, baristas is just a profession of mine, and it is fundamental to do my job well. Most of the people who take part in the competition want to get some fame through the competition, and I am very satisfied with my current form. I don't need to prove anything through the competition. I don't like competition. I think my opponent is only myself. To be honest, the meaning of my career as a barista is that I can do something I like very much, and I can create a good condition for my family through it.

You and me: when it comes to your achievements and fame, you will be relatively calm, which is beyond the reach of many people. How do you always maintain this indifferent and indifferent state of mind?

S: it can be said that "indifferent" is a part of my personality, but in order to maintain this kind of peace of mind, I have indeed experienced a lot of fluctuations and struggles. I came to the United States when I was 25, and all I could think about was trying to survive. I didn't know what I wanted and I didn't have time to think about the future. Then after I really settled down, I found that I had become a little famous, followed by constantly appearing on TV and giving all kinds of interviews. You can imagine an unknown young man suddenly being noticed and praised by everyone, the feeling of out-of-control fanaticism and confusion. I don't know if this is really what I want. When groups of people come to me, I feel passive and the feeling of being sought after makes me nervous. In fact, I just can't grasp my own rhythm. This situation makes me have no sense of security. So I began to analyze myself deeply. From the outlook on life and values to the real desire in my heart, then I see who I really am: I don't have the "bones" and soul of a big man, and I reluctantly follow the path of a big man, which can only be a torture to myself. I never wanted to accept the attention of others. When I heard that I was called a "star barista", my first feeling was "stripping". I was not suitable for that state. Indifference is the way of happiness for people like me who like inner peace, but it may be suffocating for other people who like to live in the spotlight. The secret of happiness varies from person to person, suitable for their own, can feel happy in the current environment is the best.

You and me: so do you enjoy the present state? Because in terms of your current fame, it is certain to be interviewed or looked up to, how do you adjust your mindset?

S: ha, I have learned to think of this as part of my job, because I know that I am not only a coffee maker in the store, but also my task to attract customers. My value is reflected very concretely. For example, when I went to the boss to ask for a raise, the boss readily agreed (laughter). The most important thing is that I know what I want. Unfortunately, many people will not understand until the moment I lose it. And I don't want to have such regrets, just like I didn't put my children in the country to ask my parents to help take care of them. There is no way to make up for the lack of children growing up, and there is no way to recover the time I spent with my family. My wife and my children are my greatest motivation and support.

You and me: is there any conflict between your work and your family? How do you usually get along with your children? What is your concept of education for your children?

S: I won't let anything disturb my time with the children! I am not a sociable person. I am basically an otaku (laughter). When I am at home, I will play games with Xuexue and watch movies with Xi. In addition, I will give my children plenty of personal space. I don't like the "tiger mother style" in China or the "free-range style" in the United States when it comes to educating children. Every child has his or her own personality. I will respect my child's choice instead of saying, "you can't do this, you can't do that." Like Xi Xi is now a 10-year-old child, have their own judgment and thinking ability, I will treat her like a friend, if she finds that we have done anything wrong, I will encourage her to point it out and discuss with her ways to improve. And my wife will be relatively tough, she will teach children to respect other people's habits. So my wife and I will communicate privately, one side will be the bad cop, the other will be the bad cop, let Xi Xi and consciousness have full freedom and will not be too arbitrary. The result is that instead of alienating our relationship, it will bring me closer to my child. In short, my principle is that I am a father first, and then a barista.

You and I: we can see that you and your wife are very good at educating their children. For example, I heard that even the street celebrity LeeClower offered to film her. Can you tell us the story that happened during this period? What do you think of this?

S: first of all, Xi Xi likes the fun it brings to her. Secondly, we support her as a plane Model in the hope that she can get in touch with all kinds of people and increase social practice. As for the fact that LeeClower took pictures of her, it was a coincidence that some time ago, my wife took Xi Xi to the Bahamas and took a lot of pictures on a cruise ship and posted them on the Internet. Later, Lee accidentally saw that he e-mailed us through the agency to meet us and took a lot of pictures. We just thought it was funny and didn't take it too seriously at that time. As a result, I received an email from Lee that evening, telling us that the photos were wonderful and he liked them very much. Unexpectedly, many mainstream magazines have chosen those photos. I told you, it's just an experience, it's wonderful, but that's it, you don't have to think too much about it.

You and me: now many people define happiness as the success of their career and the fame and money that follow. What is happiness to you?

S: family, the happiness of my family is the source of my 99% happiness.