Movies have the potential to inspire, and influence our decisions about life. And why wouldn’t they? We’re all familiar with the work of Woody Allen, James Cameron, and Quentin Tarantino. Three of the great many writers and directors who know how to emotionally impact an audience. Sometimes a movie could be our motivational bridge to the success we truly desire. And in this article, I’m sharing my personal list of 10 movies you need to watch to be more successful’
1. Fight Club: Materialism And Detachment
Fight Club is a movie that offers more than a few lessons in success. However, one of the greatest lessons we can benefit from this movie is that of Materialism and emotional detachment. According to Tyler Durden: Fight Club is about freeing yourself from the shackles of modern life, which imprisons and emasculates you. By being willing to give and receive pain and risk death. Fight Club is one of those movies that can be watched over, and over again, finding something valuable to take away every time.
2. Pumping Iron: Self-Belief And Assertion
Pumping Iron is not just a movie for body builders. No. Pumping Iron is a movie for those who would like to capture the power of self-belief and assertion in action. Arnold Schwarzenegger shares his mindset, attitude, and personal beliefs in this documentary classic. And will no doubt leave you inspired when you watch it.
3. The Secret: Positive Attitude
The Secret, is a movie based on The Law Of Attraction. (Also available as a paperback book). Whilst many are skeptical about the Law Of Attraction, the movie does, however, portray a very positive philosophy for life. The film has one primary aim: To help you lead a better life by changing your mental attitude. So for anyone who is looking for inspiration and motivation, The Secret is a movie that does just that.
4. The Social Network: Entitlement
Everyone should be familiar with The Social Network movie, and the success of Facebook founder, Mark Zuckerberg. The Social Network is a movie that will inspire anyone to feel deserving of success, whilst also showing some of the drawbacks that being successful can have with the creation of backstabbing and legal rows.
5. Yes Man: Opportunity
Yes Man, is a fun movie that anyone can appreciate. Jim Carrey plays Carl Allen, who lives and average and unfulfilled life. He finds himself at a self-help seminar called ‘Yes’, and soon, his life makes an interesting shift. This movie will have you thinking about all the opportunities you may have missed by saying ‘no’ to things.
6. Limitless: Getting Things Done
Bradley Cooper plays procrastinating writer, Eddie Morra. One day Eddie finds his life take an immediate shift when introduced to a new drug. One can’t help to watch this film, and want to get in on the narcotic action. However, instead of using a drug, this film will enlighten you, and get you thinking about all the things you could be doing with your life. This is a movie that will certainly arouse you to take some action, and produce results with your life.
7. The Wolf Of Wall Street: Drive And Prosperity
Based on the true story of Jordan Belfort, The Wolf Of Wall Street is a film that demonstrates some of the things money can buy, and what it cant. One can’t help to watch this film and feel empowered by DiCapprio’s performance. The Wolf Of Wall Street is a film that will make you revaluate your current life, and have you aiming for the finer things.
8. The Words: Own Your Work
Another movie featuring Bradley Cooper, playing a struggling writer. The Words demonstrates how success can be a difficult, and provoke you to give up, or in these cases, copy someone else. This movie will certainly inspire you to take charge of you work, and to do the best you can with what you have.
9. In Pursuit Of Happyness: Never Giving Up
In Pursuit Of Happyness is beautiful film that will almost leave you in tears. Will Smith plays, salesman Chris Gardner who encounters a great financial struggle, becoming homeless. This film will demonstrate why you should never give up on yourself, and to not allow circumstances to destroy your dreams.
10. Good Will Hunting: Competence
Good Will Hunting is a touching film, containing great conversations between characters Will Hunting (Matt Damon) and Sean Maguire (Robin Williams). For anyone who has a talent, and does not believe themselves worthy of success. This film will certainly inspire you, and prove you competent.
