All successful careerists share their memories of how difficult and lengthy the process of climbing Mount Fortune was. For a person who wants to get out of the shackles of modern slavery and decides to become the very master of life, sometimes there is not enough courage to take the first cherished step on the road to a dream.
Many hit books, others surround themselves with more successful “advisers,” and still others draw inspiration from films. Cinema offers the viewer truly lifeful and instructive films on how to become a brilliant entrepreneur from a petty fraudster, how to become the owner of a corporation from a person without a residence, or how to use only one computer to achieve a goal.
Below we will consider a successful selection of films in which the main characters demonstrate the highest level of determination, ingenuity and perseverance, which helps them to fulfill the main ideas of their life in one way or another.
10. Guys with trunks | 2016 year
The plot demonstrates the friendship of two Americans who were able to promote the Pentagon on a breathtaking contract of 300 lyam, under which the army was supplied with weapons.
Light and laid-back comedy atmosphere does not hide the competent presentation of the material. The film emphasizes the theme of colossal opportunities that need to be timely and correctly implemented. Beginning entrepreneurs will learn a lot for themselves - these are fresh ideas, an investment plan and the ability to manage money, as well as maneuver between a stream of competitors. The film also teaches to operate within a limited budget, which is important for young businessmen. The film clearly shows what a "dead" niche is, and teaches how to abandon an unprofitable idea in time in a crisis.
9. The Wolf of Wall Street | year 2013
It’s always nice to watch DiCaprio’s game - what movie do not take, the actor successfully plays the role of a rogue, a petty thief or an ambitious entrepreneur. But not in this film. This time, the actor got the solid role of the enterprising and young Jordan Belfort, who, having first arrived in the business district of Wall Street, dreams of finding untold wealth. He seeks help from a local business shark, carefully absorbing effective tips for success. Next, Jordan gets a job in a company that goes bankrupt, but that does not stop the young guy. His talent is once again being paired with a funny comrade Donnie Azoff. Acting in a coordinated manner, young entrepreneurs take their own business to the world level, which brings Jordan to the Forbes cover. By the way, the events of the film took place in real life.
8. The Aviator | 2004 year
And again, Leo demonstrates an excellent game, showing the fate of the great inventor, director and very rich man Howard Hughes.
In his youth, DiCaprio (Howard) gets the opportunity to operate with valuable technical developments in the field of aviation technology. At the same time, the guy is eager for Hollywood with a fascinating film about the action of fighter pilots in the First World War. After receiving the necessary funding, the film massively gathers spectators, which provides Howard with a solid box office. Her own entrepreneur launches the business of inventing and testing supernovae aircraft.
Further, the plot of the film develops no less interesting - Hughes receives a state order for the invention of a reconnaissance aircraft for official purposes during the American war. The latter, however, ends ahead of schedule, so the planes were never delivered.
7. In pursuit of happiness | 2006 year
Few people do not know this heart-rending story with Will Smith in the title role. His character, Chris Gardner, single-handedly raises a preschooler's son, hoping to provide him with a happy childhood.
A man believes in his product, so he invests all the money for its implementation. Sales fail, resulting in the loss of not only money and home, but also the spouse.
Then Chris begins a new life with the work of the seller, which does not allow paying for housing and leads to eviction from a miserable little room. Being on the street, the father receives an unpaid trainee position in a brokerage firm, dreaming in the future (six months later) to develop into a specialist. And at the end of all thorns and trials, Chris still gets this one and only position in the company. The prototype of the character is a real person.
6. Founder | 2016 year
The film tells about Ray Crock, who once gave the world such a famous brand as McDonald's.
It is known that by his fiftieth anniversary, Krok managed to change several professions. At the beginning of the film, he also appears to be a not-so-successful mixer seller. Further along the path of Ray, the McDonald brothers meet, who order the supply of mixers and simultaneously introduce the unlucky seller to the idea of fast food. Intrigued by the opportunity, Ray Kroc wants to spread the brand across America and then reach global consumers.
The film is interesting for its biography and tension, which allows you to keep the attention of future entrepreneurs to the credits.
5. Frozen from Miami | year 2009
We all know that to implement successful plans, sacrifices are always needed, be it time, family, money or vitality. In some cases, cruel sacrifices and the need to go "over the head" is the only way to climb.
The plot of the romantic comedy tells of how the careerist Lucy from the big city comes to Minnesota for a very unseemly goal - reducing the factory staff to save the latter from ruin. Acquainted with local hard workers, the conscientious Lucy does not dare to fulfill the plan. Well, you must independently try to restore the reputation and financial stability of the company without mass layoffs. The film interestingly shows alternative solutions to problems.
4. The Devil Wears Prada | 2006 year
Work in a modern and ultra-popular fashion publication is the dream of every girl, but not Andrea. The provincial girl graduated from the university to write about serious things, but by the will of fate falls into the position of one of the many assistants to the editor-in-chief of the publication. Tyrannical Miranda tormented Andrea, along the way in a hidden form giving her practical advice on achieving success. Over time, Andy realizes that not always the ultimate goal justifies the means, and that her soul is alien to the climb "on the head", especially when it comes to destroying the hopes of her friends and beloved person.
3. Scam of Thomas Crown | 1999 year
A very rich and successful Tom decided to crank up a grandiose plan to steal a valuable Monet’s canvas from the Central Museum of New York. For the purpose of a scam, a man hires professional robbers, whom he himself then substitutes. In the hustle and bustle, Thomas independently steals the picture.
In parallel, there is a branch of the investigation, in which the insurer Katherine collaborates with the police to capture the arrogant thief. The woman rubs her confidence in Thomas, suspecting him of theft, but without evidence. The relationship between them, according to her plan, should have betrayed Tom sooner or later. But the intelligent and enterprising Crown himself instantly bit Katherine and manipulates her to his advantage. Nevertheless, the development of mutual sympathy leads to the fact that Thomas and Keti get involved in a double game.
2. Social network | 2010 year
It will be interesting for modern youth to watch this film, as it tells about the path of becoming a millionaire Zuckerberg - a young man who created and embodied the concept of Facebook. Of course, the film is a distant projection of Mark's true rise to fame, which he claims in an interview.
Nevertheless, the film, which received the Oscars and Golden Globes, interestingly shows the business at all its stages, from planning and implementation of the concept to the global capture of a unique niche with just crazy incomes.
1. Oil | 2007 year
The plot of the film is quite simple. At the end of the 19th century, Denis Plainview expects to find gold and silver mines in California. He also holds in his head thoughts about possible oil fields that could bring him crazy opportunities. For 30 years, a man has cherished a dream and still finds a place of deposits of "liquid gold", though not entirely honestly, having deceived the Sunday family. However, after many years, the viewer does not get acquainted with the billionaire, which would be natural, but with a homeless drunkard. This is the plot intrigue.
By analyzing the above films, each viewer will be able to conclude when and how to realize their ideas. He will also evaluate whether success and wealth should always be exchanged for a piece of the soul and a bit of conscience; all all actions sooner or later lead to consequences.