3 Resilience Factors from The Count of Monte Cristo

The movie The Count of Monte Cristo can show you many solutions for overcoming issues within your business, workplace or career transitions. Look closely at the RESILIENCE factors learned by the movie hero during difficult times.

1) Optimistic Mindset, Perseverance: The main hero, Dantès (James Caviezel) persevered for over a decade imprisoned because he recognized this as an opportunity for self-improvement. He developed on optimistic mindset through the mentoring of a fellow prisoner (Richard Harris) who survived even longer than Dantès. Be inspired by these 2 characters that demonstrate a strong will to keep moving forward no matter how hopeless circumstances appeared.

2) Marketing Personal Strengths: When Dantès re-emerges with a new identity of the Count of Monte Cristo he does so with a vibrant and memorable style. From the design of the invitations to the flamboyant party/event he holds, Dantès immediately branded himself as a special, charismatic persona. This is all accomplished because he had a goal and a strategy planned out in advance. Recognize how you can apply these lessons in your own business or career.

3) Relationship Building: With his goals firmly in place, Dantès (as the Count) quickly connects with key people in society to help his vision manifest. And from the start of the film you see how he always nurtured his relationships through his kind spirit. You see how these individuals quickly came to his aid whenever he needed help. Let this inspire you to cultivate meaningful relationships in your business and life.

Look at these 3 movie lessons as a mirror for overcoming challenges in your career, business or workplace. The actions and positive results of the movie hero are there to remind you of KEY RESILIENCE FACTORS for facing obstacles, honing your personal leadership skills AND move forward with confidence.

Remember, movies can help you:
• Increase your positive emotional energy
• Visualize the future you want
• Recognize your hidden strengths and skills
• Discover immediate solutions to current challenges

Emmanuel Lopez – Motivatorman
Author | Speaker | Movie Blogger
Helping you overcome difficult times through movies!
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© Copyright Emmanuel Lopez 2012

3 Success Factors from Julie & Julia

The movie Julie & Julia features two true stories to inspire success in your business, workplace or career transition. See how these courageous women faced their adversities and achieved their dreams and goals.

1) Passion: Blogger, Julie Powell (Amy Adams) and renowned chef, Julia Child were both able to identify their passions for food. It was this passion that fueled their long journeys to satisfying careers, public recognition and monetary success. Let their stories help you identify your own passions as a resource for keeping you energized and enthusiastic on your professional path.

2) Persistence and perseverance: For Powell, she wrote a food blog for 365 days and persisted despite failures she had with recipes she had followed. Child persevered as well with her dream of learning to cook despite unsupportive people in Paris. She went on to overcome further challenges of writing and publishing her first book. Be inspired to know that others, like these women, have pushed forward towards their career goals by maintaining a positive, persistent mindset.

3) Relationships: Both Powell and Child had the loving support of their husbands. Throughout all the pain and adversities they experienced they received constant encouragement to achieve their dreams and goals. Let this be an example for you to cultivate supportive relationships in your career and life. Success is never a solo effort and tastes so much sweeter when shared with others.

Look at these 3 movie lessons as a mirror for overcoming challenges in your career, business or workplace. The actions and positive results of the movie hero are there to remind you of KEY SUCCESS FACTORS for facing obstacles, honing your leadership skills AND move forward with confidence.

Remember, movies can help you:
• Increase your positive emotional energy
• Visualize the future you want
• Recognize your hidden strengths and skills
• Discover immediate solutions to current challenges

Emmanuel Lopez – Motivatorman
Motivational Superhero At Your Service!
Professional Speaker & Movie Blogger
See website: www.motivatorman.com

© Copyright Emmanuel Lopez 2010

3 Success Factors from Cinderella Man

The movie Cinderella Man is based on the true story of boxer Jim Braddock who overcomes many adversities during the great depression. Look at the success factors he emulates to inspire your own achievements in your workplace, business or career transitions.

1) Passion as energy: The movie hero, Jim Braddock (Russell Crowe) finds inspiration to deal with the great depression through the love of his wife and 3 children. It is his passion for them that fuels his positive emotional energy to do what it takes to survive and stay together. Identify your own passions and recognize them as a powerful resource to keep your positive thoughts and feelings energized.

2) Optimistic mindset: Braddock injures his right hand while boxing and must take on another profession unloading cargo at the docks using only his left arm. Over time he strengthens that left hand. It later becomes a secret weapon when he is asked to box again allowing him to win the match. Be inspired by this story to keep an open mind to the hidden opportunities within the negative situations you encounter.

3) Positive role model: Braddock’s morals in life and perseverance in the boxing ring inspires his neighbourhood as well as an entire nation. When he could afford to, he paid back the welfare money he collected during difficult times. And when he fought a seemingly unbeatable opponent he represented a symbol of hope for everyone struggling in the economic downturn. Do your best to be a positive role model in all your actions. Your positive actions can inspire others to do better AND be better individuals.

Look at these 3 movie lessons as a mirror for overcoming challenges in your career, business or workplace. The actions and positive results of the movie hero are there to remind you of key success factors for facing obstacles, honing your leadership skills AND move forward with confidence.

Remember, movies can help you:
• Increase your positive emotional energy
• Visualize the future you want
• Recognize your hidden strengths and skills
• Discover immediate solutions to current challenges

Emmanuel Lopez – Motivatorman
Motivational Superhero At Your Service!
Professional Speaker & Movie Blogger
See website: www.motivatorman.com

© Copyright Emmanuel Lopez 2010

3 Success Factors from Iron Man

The movie Iron Man can inspire solutions for dealing with issues within your career, business or workplace. Just look closely at the leadership actions taken by the movie hero.

1) Passion-based business: The movie hero, Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) faces extreme adversities at the beginning of the story that cause him to rethink the focus of his company values. He renews his passion for utilizing his wealth and skills to make the world a better place. Identify aspects in your career that incorporates something you love or enjoy doing.

2) Optimistic mindset, perseverance, resilience: During Stark's overwhelming adversity, his mindset was focused not on negative thoughts but on persevering with optimism. This attitude not only saves his life it leads him to creating the prototype of his Iron Man suit. Do your best to focus on the positive outcomes rather than the negatives of your own challenges.

3) Build a better product/service: Stark's passion and persistence leads him to perfecting his Iron Man suit and creates 3 versions in total. Each version is a step forward to improving its effectiveness AND for benefiting the world. Focusing on improvement keeps your brain active and benefits your both your professional and personal development. Your co-workers, customers and clients ultimately benefit the most.

Look at these 3 movie lessons as a mirror for overcoming challenges in your career, business or workplace. The actions and positive results of the movie hero are there to remind you of key steps for facing obstacles, honing your leadership skills AND move forward with confidence.

Remember, movies can help you:

• Increase your positive emotional energy

• Visualize the future you want

• Recognize your hidden strengths and skills

• Discover immediate solutions to current challenges

Emmanuel Lopez – Motivatorman

Motivational Superhero At Your Service!

Professional Speaker & Movie Blogger

See website: www.motivatorman.com

© Copyright Emmanuel Lopez 2009

3 Success Factors from The Pursuit of Happyness

The movie The Pursuit of Happyness can inspire you to find solutions to deal with unexpected career transitions. Just look closely at the proactive actions taken by the movie hero.

1) Passion: The movie hero, Chris Gardner (Will Smith) is based on a true story of a single parent learning to survive jobless and homeless with a young son. What fueled his positivity was his passion for his son and his dream of becoming a stockbroker. Identify your passions, burning desires or strong personal interests because they can activate your positive emotional energy during difficult times.

2) Relationships: Gardner’s people skills were excellent. Despite his homeless situation he always maintained a positive attitude with his potential employers and clients during his training period. He always extended common courtesy and a helpful attitude. Be inspired to hone your own interaction skills because cultivating relationships is an essential key to achieving your goals.

3) Optimistic mindset, perseverance, resilience: Passion is what fueled Gardner’s optimism during the dark times of being homeless. His burning desire to become a stockbroker energized his perseverance during his training course without revealing his homeless situation. There will always be obstacles in your way. Make it your primary job to focus on the positives instead of the negatives.

Look at these 3 movie lessons as a mirror for overcoming challenges in your career, business or workplace. The actions and positive results of the movie hero are there to remind you of key steps for facing obstacles, honing your leadership skills AND move forward with confidence.

Remember, movies can help you:

• Increase your positive emotional energy

• Visualize the future you want

• Recognize your hidden strengths and skills

• Discover immediate solutions to current challenges

Emmanuel Lopez – Motivatorman

Motivational Superhero At Your Service!

Professional Speaker & Movie Blogger

See website: www.motivatorman.com

© Copyright Emmanuel Lopez 2010

3 Success Factors from Contact

The movie Contact has key lessons for dealing with adversities when you have a task or goal to accomplish. See how the movie hero overcomes her challenges that can mirror how you improve the quality of your leadership skills in your career or business.

1) Perseverance, persistence, resilience: Dr. Ellie Arroway (Jodie Foster) persevered in her belief that we are not alone in the universe. She had a tough, resilient mindset that allowed her to stand her ground with those blocking her path. Be inspired by how her persistence paid off with the support (both monetarily and key individuals) she attracted along her journey.

2) Believing: Belief and faith are central to the movie hero's lessons as she discovers the difference of believing in something with scientific proof and having faith when there is none. See this as a valuable leadership skill for trusting your gut or your heart when making difficult choices.

3) Passion/Energy: Passion in her beliefs and mission is what fueled the movie hero's perseverance and resilience. Passion is a strong feeling that sustained Arroway during the years it took to achieve her goals. Be inspired to keep you own passion alive in your own dreams and goals. It will sustain your drive during difficult times.

Look at these 3 movie lessons as a mirror for overcoming challenges in your career, business or workplace. The actions and positive results of the movie hero are there to remind you of key steps for facing obstacles, honing your leadership skills AND move forward with confidence.

Remember, movies can help you:

• Increase your positive emotional energy

• Visualize the future you want

• Recognize your hidden strengths and skills

• Discover immediate solutions to current challenges

Emmanuel Lopez – Motivatorman

Motivational Superhero At Your Service!

Professional Speaker & Movie Blogger

See website: www.motivatorman.com

© Copyright Emmanuel Lopez 2009

3 Success Factors from Tucker: The Man and His Dream

When real-life stories are turned into movies it's because the heroes have valuable leadership lessons to teach. In turn these movies, like Tucker: The Man and His Dream, can inspire your leadership mindset in your workplace, business or career.

1) Optimistic mindset: Tucker (Jeff Bridges) was always optimistic and enthusiastic despite the challenges he faced in producing a revolutionary car in the late 40's. That enthusiasm is contagious as you see how Tucker attracts investors, media and the public's excitement. Do your best to develop an optimistic mindset and you'll always feel a positive attitude and allow yourself to see the bright side of any dark situation.

2) Perseverance, persistence, resilience: Tucker faces many adversities in following his dreams and goals. His passion, belief in himself and his family's support is what fueled his positive mindset and attitude. These factors helped Tucker persevere beyond his competitor’s negativity and political roadblocks.

3) Teamwork, recognition: The people that believed and supported him helped to sustain Tucker's business initiatives. His entire family and crew stood by their leader in the good as well as bad times. And though he could be relentless with his business goals Tucker always acknowledged, recognized and respected the skills and support of his team. Remember to do this with every co-worker, client or customer you interact with.

Look at these 3 movie lessons as a mirror for overcoming challenges in your career, business or workplace. The actions and positive results of the movie hero are there to remind you of key steps for facing obstacles, honing your leadership skills AND move forward with confidence.

Remember, movies can help you:

• Increase your positive emotional energy

• Visualize the future you want

• Recognize your hidden strengths and skills

• Discover immediate solutions to current challenges

Emmanuel Lopez – Motivatorman

Motivational Superhero At Your Service!

Professional Speaker & Movie Blogger

See website: www.motivatorman.com

© Copyright Emmanuel Lopez 2009