Seven insightful movies on Netflix for entrepreneurs
As emerging entrepreneurs face challenges , they can also have a relaxed night and binge watch the films to find motivation.
Streaming giant, Netlfix has an array of great films that are inspiring for entrepreneurs.
These films are both entertaining and educational-- to remind the entrepreneurs how to over-come the obstacle they face on their journey and during ups-and downs in career.
As emerging entrepreneurs face challenges on daily basis, they can also have a relaxed night and binge watch the films to find motivation.
Here is a list of seven insightful movies on Netflix for entrepreneurs
The Pursuit of Happyness
The 2006 autobiographical drama film is based on entrepreneur Chris Gardner's struggles of being homeless. Based on true story, screenplay of the film is adapted from best-selling memoir of the same name, written by Gardner with Quincy Troupe. Will Smith played Chris Gardner.
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Plot of the film reveals Gardner's struggles to fight the odds while staying to true to himself and simultaneously raising his son.
The film shows that he had to resort to sleeping in a subway bathroom, when he was struggling to sell medical bone-density scanners for income.
The film is still so relevant for its subject and message. The film reminds everybody, specially the entrepreneurs that we all go through hardship but no matter what, you have to keep moving forward towards your dream.
The Theory of Everything
This biographical drama is based on the life of one of the brilliant minds of our time, Stephen Hawking.
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He was a fighter who dedicated his life to science. Inspite of being diagnosed with fatal ALS disease, he was an accomplished man.
"The Theory of Everything" reminds us that we can achieve anything with our determinations and bravery. The great scientist let nothing hold him back or keep him from his goals of creating something great out of his life.
Eddie Redmayne won Academy Award for his performance as Hawking. If you feel down at any point in your life or career, it is a great film to watch on Netflix-- to get revived.
Inception
One of the acclaimed sci-fi psychodramas explores the idea of "dream-sharing," connecting with others on a much deeper level, which enables to link into someone's core philosophies.
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As Dom Cobb (Leonardo Dicaprio) has ability to enter people's dreams in the film, the concept can be incorporated with the idea of stealing ideas in the corporate world.
If you review "Inception" from the viewpoint of a professional marketer, the film has several important insights. For example, every start up that is attempting to raise money from investors-- is essentially trying to sell a dream and hoping to get investors to see that dream as their own.
This film is a great reminder of only visionary entrepreneurs can sell their dreams if they have proper marketing plans.
Steve Jobs
Directed by Danyn Boyle, "Steve Jobs," the biographical drama on the life of Steve Jobs, follows on his journey to success.
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The film portrays crucial insights of Job's professional development, and also his often strained personal life.
Apple In. co-founder, Jobs was a brilliant man who gravitated toward those who shared his obsessions. However, the movie also shows that, sometimes, he was not a great team-player.
What can we take away from the film and Jobs' life? He chased his dream and worked hard for his visions no matter what. Nothing could stop Jobs from accomplishing his goal.
He had a vision of affordable computing for all, and he let nothing stand in the way of accomplishing that goal.
Yes Man
The comedy film, "Yes Man" is loosely based on the book of the same name by humourist, Danny Wallace. The film teaches us about the effect of positivity in our life.
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In the film, Carl Allen (Jim Carey) is a man who is withdrawn from life since his divorce. After attending a seminar, he learns to say "yes" to everything which eventually brings positive experiences in his life.
The film gives us an important insight towards life. It teaches us to seize the day, enjoy life as it is, and have fun as much as possible. This movie is light-hearted, full of laughs and has a great inspirational message.
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
Based on the best-selling book and true story of William Kamkwamba, the Netflix original tells the true story of a boy who saved his town from famine by constructing a windmill to provide water and electricity in Malawi in the mid 2000s.
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William Kamkwamba was an adolescent when he was forced to drop out of school as his family couldn't afford the school fees. Later, when deforestation, flood and famine hit his village, he began to search for a solution.
He borrowed books from his former school's library, and he learned about wind turbines from the books. This is a story of incredible innovation and determination to win against all the odds,
Directed by Chiwetel Ejiofor, the film is an inspirational one and encourages us to take risks.
Fyre: The Greatest Party That Never Happened
This Netflix-produced documentary is about the infamous failed attempts of Billy McFarland to organize "Fyre Festival" in the Bahamas in 2017.
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The film offers some important lessons for entrepreneurs--who plan to use influencer marketing as a shortcut to rapidly grow their company. The documentary will keep the entrepreneurs on check, and remind them not to take any shortcuts in achieve success.