All the Right Movies for Business Inspiration

03-14-2018

We all need a little inspiration now and then. What better way to get that dose of inspiration than with a good movie and a bucket of popcorn. Well, the popcorn isn’t so important, but watching the best motivational movies for entrepreneurs just might help you get the inspiration you need.

Entrepreneurial Motivational Movies

The Pursuit of Happyness

A movie about struggle and triumph, this true story is about Chris Gardner who overcame the odds to eventually start his own company.  

Forrest Gump

A true classic, this movie is both inspiring and potentially one of the greatest movies of all time. If you haven't seen Forest Gump, it’s a must-watch.

Moneyball

It’s a movie about underdogs in baseball and in life, and a lesson in taking little to no money and creating a winning team.

Jerry MaGuire

Based on a true story, Jerry MaGuire shows just what it takes to stay at the top, as is suggested by the quote, “Success consists of simply getting up one more time than you fail.”

Startup.com

This documentary film focuses on the rise and fall of startup GovWorks, and covers topics including finance, growth management, internship skills, team building and more.

Call of the Entrepreneur

This 2007 documentary film follows the lives of three men who are all chasing their dreams and risking it all to make them happen.

Pirates of Silicon Valley

This film highlights the beginnings of Steve Jobs and Bill Gates as they built their empires, touching on their rivalry and their trials and triumphs.

The Social Network

Another film about the rise of a technology's empire, this is the story of Mark Zuckerberg and the creation of Facebook in his Harvard dorm room.

Boiler Room

The story of a young entrepreneur who finds himself faced with a moral dilemma as he rises to the top of his brokerage firm. It's a story about money and morals, and the struggle between these them that happens in business.

These are just a few motivational movies to get you thinking strategically, creatively, and motivationally about your business. If you are looking to start your own business and want advice on how to get started, talk to Alan with AdvancingWithUs today.

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