"I grew up on a rice paddy in China, with no running water or electricity. The idea of coming to America felt like going into space. It was a dream that was almost unimaginable."
"I spoke no English and often fell asleep in class. I couldn't help it, as I listened to the teacher speak for six hours in a language I didn't understand."
"Every time I left the dock, I'd be severely seasick. I worked 12 hours on, 12 off every day for three months at a time."
"After two years, I had about $60,000 in the bank. I used that to open my first restaurant, China City, when I was 21."
Jack Ng grew up in a rice paddy in China and immigrated to the US at 12. He faced language barriers and worked hard in various jobs, including deep-sea fishing. Despite not graduating high school, he saved money and opened his first restaurant, China City, at 21. His experiences with other immigrants shaped his work ethic and determination to succeed in the restaurant industry.
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