Being an entrepreneur is not an easy task. Every day you may encounter a lot of obstacles. When you feel like you're getting too overwhelmed, it's always good to take a break and look for more motivation and inspiration. Next we bring you 8 films that if you are already an entrepreneur will motivate you to move forward and that if you haven't decided yet will help you to give that final push. Ready, ready, action!
- In Search of Happiness (2006). Based on the true story of Chris Gardener and starring Will Smith and his son Jaden Smith, it is one of the most encouraging films for entrepreneurs. The setbacks that father and son will have to face to get what they want, the Passion and sacrifice What do they show on the tape It is something that entrepreneurs must be willing to give in order to move their businesses forward.
- The Social Network (2010). It shows the story of Mark Zuckerberg and his transition from a Harvard student to founder of the most powerful and popular social network in the world, “Facebook”. This film provides viewers with a summary of how to make a Start Up successful by being flexible and adapting to the needs and demands of society.
- Jobs (2013). Steve Jobs, a businessman described as the business magnate of the computer sector and the American entertainment industry, is considered to be one of the gurus of entrepreneurship. That is why his biographical film could not be missing from this list. Jobs, starring Aston Kutcher, highlights the importance of full-time dedication to our business ideas for them to be successful.
- The Wolf of Wall Street (2013). Comedy starring Leonardo DiCaprio that tells the story of a stockbroker with a natural spirit of leadership. This stockbroker will find that In addition to knowing how to lead, one of the keys to success is to have an adequate and talented team.
- Forrest Gump (1994). Perseverance is another adjective that every entrepreneur must possess. A story of effort and sacrifice gives life to the founder of the Bubba Gump Shrim Company, who will have to adapt to all the setbacks of his intense life and face the obstacles that come his way. After his success as an entrepreneur, Gump will end up with Apple shares in his possession that will make him a millionaire businessman.
- Startup.com (2016). This is a documentary that explains the rise and fall of the promising Startup GoveWorks. This documentary is good for watching real problems that entrepreneurs can face, such as internal disputes between partners and the excessive growth of the company.
- The Godfather (1972). Yes, we already know that this is the narrative of Al Pacino, one of the leaders of the largest organized crime network, but if we look at the background of this masterpiece by Francis Gord Coppola, we will realize How can a family business be transformed into one of the most powerful and influential in the country. The godfather perfectly embodies what it takes to rise to the top and, once there, to stay.
- Beer Wars (2009). Because entering an established market seems crazy nowadays... this documentary shows us that it's also possible. Through the story of a group of friends who try to surpass all the major breweries in the world by launching their own brewery, they encourage us to challenge ourselves by entering established markets. If we learn to improve competition and provide better service to customers, we can achieve much more success than we think.
And you, what entrepreneurial story are you left with? Do you think we've missed any important ones?
