Do you ever get tired or overwhelmed by running your business? I try to get inspired by watching movies. Of course, the reality is quite different from movies, but it still helps with motivation. Below are the top 7 movies that I watched and would love to recommend to fellow entrepreneurs and investors.
- Social Network (2010) depicts how Mark Zuckerberg founded Facebook and the conflicts he encountered with co-founders and competitors throughout the process.
- The Big Short (2015) portrays the story of investors who attempted to predict the collapse of the real estate market and engage in short selling, essentially betting on the downturn, before the 2008 subprime crisis occurred
- Money Ball (2011) shows how Billy Beane transformed the Oakland Athletics using his management philosophy and sabermetrics, as a General Manager.
- The Founder (2017) is a movie that tells the story of Ray Kroc, the founder of the global fast food franchise McDonald's. It depicts his conflicts with the original founders, the McDonald brothers, franchise expansion and operations, the establishment of the McDonald's Corporation, the purchase of McDonald's, divorce, remarriage, and more. Beyond the story of the McDonald's franchise, it portrays the personal journey of Ray Kroc.
- The Pursuit of Happyness (2006) is a biographical film that follows Chris Gardner, a salesman facing hardship, who takes on the responsibility of caring for his son while on the brink of embarking on a transformative career journey
- Ford V Ferrari (2019) depicts the story of Ford’s challenge in 1966 to defeat the reigning champion Ferrari at the Le Mans 24-hour race. Behind this challenge, it portrays the story of automotive designers and engineers of Shelby American.
- The Aviator (2004) portrays the story of Howard Hughes, known for his contributions to aviation and for directing the film "Hell's Angels." It covers his life from 1927 to 1947, during which he achieved success as a film producer and a prominent figure in the aviation industry. However, it also delves into his struggles with severe obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), which exacerbated over time, leading to his increasing instability
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6 个月Those are some great recommendations. I'd also suggest "The Wolf of Wall Street" and "Jerry Maguire" for that extra motivational boost. What are your thoughts on those? Ryan Kang
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6 个月Great list! Do movies recharge your entrepreneurial spirit as much as a strong coffee does? Ryan Kang
Great movie recommendations! ?? Those are indeed inspiring choices for entrepreneurs and investors.
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6 个月Watching movies for inspiration is a great idea! Have you seen any of these top 7 motivational films for entrepreneurs and investors? Share your recommendations too! ????