As an entrepreneur, you likely seek inspiration everywhere. But what is the source of your inspiration? Movies can be a fantastic starting point—incorporating the power to motivate you.
Every individual has their favourite films that boost their confidence when feeling low. But if you are feeling directionless on your entrepreneurial journey, countless films out there can inspire you. These films can help revive and redirect your energy— since it takes consistent effort, focus, motivation and determination to achieve your entrepreneurial goals.
We have listed five films that showcase the challenges of entrepreneurship and capture inspiring stories of change-makers and leaders.
This is a must-watch film for entrepreneurs and particularly baseball fans. However, Moneyball focuses more on Billy Beane's approach as Oakland A’s general manager to win baseball games and less on baseball as a sport. Beane follows the unpopular sabermetric strategy to prepare his team to chase victory in MLB (Major League Baseball). Owing to financial limitations, he adopts the untested and unpopular approach to conquer all the obstacles stacked against his team.
Many startup companies face the same plight and should be prepared to adapt, to thrive. Every entrepreneur should devise an analytical strategy for business and resolutely face stiff competition. To make it big in an industry, you must welcome inventiveness and have a risk-taking appetite.
This movie beautifully captures the true essence of entrepreneurship. The protagonist faces numerous hardships trying to establish a successful show business. From negotiating equity to recruiting a partner, juggling marriage, family and team management—this film incorporates everything an entrepreneur can think of.
This movie teaches entrepreneurs to believe in themselves and imparts a valuable lesson suggesting that it does not matter where you came from, what matters is where you are heading.
This film captures the inspiring tale of Chris Gardner and the rise of his stellar career. The Pursuit of Happyness is a real-life account of a man who starts his journey from the bottom with empty hands and gradually conquers every battle to succeed in the competitive financial world.
This film depicts the struggles of family and enables entrepreneurs to identify opportunities. Gardner's unhindered determination to face every challenge and even agreeing to work as an intern for free—proves his desire to succeed.
The Wolf of Wall Street simplifies the real world, making it an inspiring creation. The movie depicts Jordan Belfort's (American Former stockbroker) entrepreneurial journey—including his rise and eventual fall. His sales mentality and inspirational energy will give you a taste of the real Wall Street, insider trading and how the following events shaped the economy.
This brilliantly directed film represents Belfort's hunger for gaining success as an entrepreneur. The movie suggests that successful entrepreneurs should always be ready to sell. At the same time, it highlights all the negative traits an entrepreneur should keep at bay: greed and lack of empathy.
Glengarry Glen Ross beautifully explores the dynamic roles of salespeople in the world of real estate. It motivates the viewers by showcasing the conditions and pressure under which the salespeople work every day. This film realistically portrays the hardships every salesperson faces while working under a high-pressure environment; false promises of wealth and deliveries of growth.
Professionals working in a high-pressure environment can learn a lot from Glengarry Glen Ross. The film incorporates survival tactics that can help you succeed in a complex sales environment.
To excel as an entrepreneur, one must work diligently with unwavering determination. It is essential to note that more enterprises fail than succeed. Therefore, when feeling lost and unmotivated, watch these films and learn from the success stories of those who have made it big.
