1917 A movie for Entrepreneurs

1917 is a war drama directed and co-produced by Sam Mendes. Winner of Best Motion picture- Drama and Best Director at this years' Golden Globe Awards, 1917 has received 10 nominations at the 92nd Academy Awards. It was a hard and Pandemonium watch which stirred something in me creating a tension so thick that I started desperately seeking for interval. I knew I have volunteered myself to powerful and cinematically brilliant watch. As I was sitting and watching its theatrical run, with constant moving camera and hidden cuts hard to find, I wondered how much of it resonates with real life, talks so much about the 'journey'. Whether you are running a company, household or is an entrepreneur of your life (like me), here are few things that stuck cord with me and might be with you, when you watch this high impact + high artistry movie. (Note: use of pronounces are just for the matter of illustrations)

1. Sometimes you don't choose, you are chosen
2. Journey never claims to be fair and just. It can be tough, rough and self deprecating
3. Be wise in choosing your partners
4. People who start journey with you, not necessarily ends up with you at the finishing line. Be prepared for sudden and unexpected departures
5. When you loose map, refer to your purpose
6. Mental strength is way more superior than physical strength
7. Save for rainy days
8. Help and support will not necessarily comes when you need the most, but when you least expect
9. Never get into the business or barter of generosity
10. "Announce before witnesses; some men want fight"

I left the theater with sweetness of youthful bravery and sting of the ultimate mortality of life. I wonder if reality is often wrapped in fiction.

This movie deserves your time and attention.

*These are my personal views and doesn't endorse any organization or body.