Is it possible to get entertained as well as motivated?

Whether you are a student, intern, employee, or the founder of a startup, you will experience times in your life when you are dejected and want to give up. The important thing is not to let your negative thoughts dictate your actions. There must be some way you can motivate yourself and what better way than by watching movies! 

Movies are one of the most traditional forms of entertainment. They are subjected to entertainment but have precise details about life. In every story you watch, you find a view of life and struggles from the perspective of ordinary people. 

Today, we will discuss movies with an inspirational angle. Entertainment that provides you with a vision that can help you achieve success. Hopefully, you will be inspired by these movies to pursue your dreams.

The Pursuit of Happyness

If you are in a situation where your family is broken and you are broke, what will you do? Chris Gardner is a homeless salesman trying to meet his family’s needs. Due to the circumstances, he and his son ended up living on the streets and in train stations. Chris’s intelligence pushes him towards an unpaid internship. Hard work pays off, and he is hired by the same company. He later became a multimillionaire stockbroker industrialist. The story is based on the struggle Chris Gardner had for one year. Having determination and vision are key qualities we can learn from Chris in this movie. Dreams can be fulfilled, but only by taking action.

October Sky 

Do you love rocket science? I do, however, everything surrounded by rocket science, I hardly understand. Homer Hickam is the hero of October Sky and the character is ready to face hardships to change his fate. Lots of us surrender to fate, making excuses like money isn’t flowing, lack of time, oh! I have a responsible shoulder etc. Homer Hickam’s family works as coal miners, but he is interested in studying rocket science. Going against the family, Homer puts his inputs and efforts into becoming a rocket scientist. The story of October Sky inspires the audience to believe in their dreams. Furthermore, if you want to achieve your goals, you must work hard.

The Secret: Dare to Dream

Do you believe in manifestation and affirmations? Every successful entrepreneur says having a strong mindset with a great vision is the key to success. What can you do to develop a strong vision and mindset? In this movie, the focus is on creating a positive attitude towards failure and recollecting oneself. The secret is a self-help documented film. This movie is based on the series “The Secret” by Rhonda Byrne. Young entrepreneurs should watch this movie.

Yes Man

‘Yes Man’ movie will make you realize the opportunities you missed. We all say “no” to opportunities and thoughts. The story revolves around Carl, who has a negative outlook on life after he separated from Stephanie. Carl’s friend takes him to the “YES” Seminar when he is going through hardships in life. The host Terrence forces Carl publicly to promise to say “YES” to invitations, requests, opportunities, and gifts, etc. As a result, he takes on a different perspective on life. Everyone who is facing hardships in their life should watch this movie.

The Social Network

‘The Social Network’ movie is based on the creation of Facebook. The story is a tale of Mark Zuckerberg (Jesse Eisenberg) and his hardships faced during the development of the famous social networking site Facebook. Additionally, the film is based on the book The Accidental Billionaires by Ben Mezrich. The story unfolds the adventures of the main character and how he overcomes backstabbing. As you watch the movie, you will realize how much you deserve to succeed despite animosity with partners and backstabbers.

Take a seat, relax, and enjoy these five inspiring movies if you need inspiration. Finally, movies are a part of our daily lives that will never change. Movies will always leave some of us with a stronger impression than others. You can make up your own list, and remember that it’s all about chasing your dreams.