We all need inspiration every once in a while. Apart from working all the time in your product, business model and idea you sometimes get a spare time to catch up on trending articles, check out a few talks and watch a movie. But because entrepreneurs are known to be super passionate about what they do and fascinated by the startup life, you often end up living and breathing the startup culture. For this reason all the articles you read, all the talks you hear and all the movies you watch are in some way related to startups. With this in mind, we have put together a list of movies that you, as an entrepreneur, should watch, to inspire and remind you why you’re doing this in the first place.
Whiplash
If you haven’t seen it yet then please do. This is an inspiring story of a kid who’s dream is to become a world-class drummer. His own dreams of greatness are mentored by an instructor who’s willing to push him to the limit and make him work even harder to become a better drummer. This is an exhilarating story that every entrepreneur can relate to. Apart from keeping you in the edge of your seat, this movie will be an energy boost to your weekend. When you’re passionate about what you do, you work harder. Because there are no silver bullets to success, it’s pure hard work.
Moneyball
Are you a baseball fan? No? Well, it doesn’t really matter. This movie is for anyone who’s driven by results and who has to think under a short budget. Moneyball, tells the story of a baseball team’s general manager who has to work on a lean budget and ends up employing computer-generated analysis to acquire new players. You can obviously tell why this movie is particularly interesting for entrepreneurs. It’s about achieving great results with very few resources.
Print the legend
A very recent documentary that follows the people racing to bring the hot new 3D printing technology to your home. They document and explore the revolution that 3D printing has brought while talking about the risks of living the American Dream. This is about the different uses of a technology and the consequences of that use. It’s about the startup mindset of thinking that you have to survive. You need to keep pushing it forward and when you actually make it in 3 or 4 years you realize everyone is out there to get you and you’re employing 400 people and feel like you’re not prepared for it. Insightful and realistic, this documentary is a must watch for all those who are starting their own company.
The Pursuit of Happyness
This movie is touching and inspiring. Its’ about the sacrifices you need to make when you’re following a dream. It tells the story of a father who is struggling as a salesman and training to become a stockbroker. He loses everything and still has to care of his son while trying to make it all work. This movie is inspiring to entrepreneurs who sometimes struggle financially and put themselves through many sacrifices in order to make things happen.
Startup.com
This is probably one of the best documentaries for those who want be entrepreneurs. It follows the birth and failure of a new media company called govWorks.com. You can understand the challenges they face while building their own company, from product to business, from raising investment to the relationships between founders. It’s a real perspective on what it’s like to have a startup and it goes against the fairy tale vision that might mislead a few people. Having your own startup is tough, it demands a lot from you and you need to be ready for a war in the trenches. Success is not guaranteed, but failure is the most valuable learning opportunity #FailingForward.
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