One thing that always never fail to pull me up when I am down and frustrated is when I stumbled upon a movie that inspires me to do more in my work and to bring me back to the same spot where I believe in me, my passion. Today, I like to share those movies with you and hopefully that maybe one or two will inspire you when you have your down days.
Pursue of Happyness
This movie is my favourite career inspirational movie. Will Smith made me cry, gave me hope and had me rooting for him. It is one of the movies that I will make my sales team watch it. The raw emotions are so real and raw, it is motivating right up until the end. If you haven’t watch it, you should. If you are working as a sales person, you should watch it. If you are working in a call centre, definitely watch it.
The Intern
This is a fairly new show. Gear towards the entrepreneurial spirit in me than any other movie has. It is very current and it shows when you are introduced to Anne Hathaway’s open concept spacious office and eccomence business model. I like the way it presents the real struggle between motherhood, family and career. Don’t get me wrong, it is no sappy movie but does boil down to why do we have to choose between both things that we love.
The Internship
Now this is not to be confused with the above movie. This is like a huge advertisement why you need to work in Google. It introduces Google’s mission statement and working culture, sublimely create the ‘wow’ factor as we learned that everything you consume in Google is free or they have a slide in the middle of the hallway or “you’ve got to love this” napping pods. But you got to love that this movie promotes the underdogs and got you rooting for them. It emphasises that it is not all about IQ but EQ as well.
Devil Wears Prada
Another Anne Hathaway’s movie! What’s up with career motivational movies and her? This movie shows her evolution from an innocent fresh graduate to someone who is prodding along until she found who she really is.
Get A Job
This is the movie that sparks off this post. I managed to catch this movie online and it is deciphered the current economy era we are in. The millennials trying to do the right thing by striking a balance between following our generation’s footsteps by having a proper 9 to 5 job while quenching the thirst of individuality and entrepreneurial spirit versus the older generations finding their foothold and acceptance of innovative creative direction that our job market has evolved.
All the movies have one common theme – passion. The main characters had their dreams squashed again and again and yet for the third time, again but like an undying spirit, they kept picking themselves after being knock down for more.
So if you have some time on your hands this weekend, why won’t you pick one of the above movies and watch it? It might provoke inspiration and passion in you again!
Enjoy!
Share any movies that inspire you in the past year with us in the comments below!
MiddleMe 
Great list. Allow me to suggest Erin Brockovich which highlights the steadfastness required by whistle blowers.
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Ooooo… that movie is fantastic!! Love that movie. Gonna catch it again this weekend.
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Thank you. May I reblog your post some time soon?
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Yes, you are more than welcome to share my posts. 🙂
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Shall do so within this month. Thank you.
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You’re most welcome! Have an awesome weekend!
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I love Devil Wears Prada and want to see the DeNiro movie (especially as someone starting over in my 50s).
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Did you manage to catch it over the weekend? It’s really a nice movie to settle down the evening with a glass of wine. 🙂
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No, we were busy this weekend. It is frequently shown here. Hopefully, I can catch it soon. Cheers!
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Some great movies in that list. I loved both the Intern and the Internship. Devil wears Prada is also great.
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Indeed great list, Kally 🙂
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Thanks a lot, Patty!!! Now you know what to watch over the weekend!
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Love this..I have watched all these movies except ”Get a Job” and they are all amazing and very inspirational ..
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Love your blog!!! Thank you for coming to MiddleMe. 🙂
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Good list. I always search for motivation and inspiration in movies too. The Devil Wears Prada would definitely be on my list too. Recently I’ve been pulled towards movies that centres on the lives of older working women – i feel like it’s an underexplored topic! Great post!
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Thanks a lot!! Please do share this article out if you find it useful so that others in your circles can benefit from it too! 😊
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Reblogged this on ashokbhatia and commented:
Here is a good list of Hollywood movies which concern the area of management.
As to Bollywood, two come to my mind, especially when it comes to Work Life Harmony: ‘Chhodo Kal Ki Baatein’ and ‘Baar Baar Dekho’.
Enjoy these over the next weekend.
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Lovely suggestions on your side too!! Thank you for sharing this out, dear friend!
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Pleasure is mine!
Having myself posted two blogs on the subject of Management Lessons from Movies, and having delivered quite a few lectures on the same theme, your post adds value to that stream of thought.
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Awww! Thank you for the huge boost of confidence. Lovely that you enjoy it! Have a superb weekend!
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Thank you. Wish you the same. Also, advance wishes for Christmas and New Year!
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Hi I’m new to the blogging life and was wondering if you could read my work and follow me I’d appreciate it as i am interested in literature and spoken word and lack a bit of confidence Thank you for your time and have a nice day ….Meryl Streep in the devil wears prada was sublime…
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A very interesting list. May I suggest “Up in the Air”? It helped me a lot in my career thinking.
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Nice one, I haven’t seen the movie yet, maybe I’ll catch it over the holidays! Thanks for the suggestion.
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love pursuit of happiness! need to see this one soon again! really like your blog and the way you write! which movie is next on your list? 😉
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Thank you so much!! It is so fun to come up with this article! I probably will be watching a lot of comedy these few weeks to ease the nerves away. Haha!
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Great list, I love most of these movies! As a uni grad in her first grown up job I love watching Devil wears Prada.
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Totally love that movie too! Just to watch her transform from a nerd goody two shoes to a fashion diva!
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Hi Kally
This article has made my week! Thanks so much for sharing it with the World.
The angle was great and I definitely enjoyed The Intern the most.
Let’s connect?
Visit my blog – http://www.healthyliving894.com
Kind regards
Greta
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Thank you, Greta for the motivation and for telling me you enjoy this post! 🙂
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Hi Kally
This article has made my week! Thanks so much for sharing it with the World.
The angle was great and I definitely enjoyed The Intern the most.
Let’s connect?
Visit my blog – http://www.healthyliving894.com
Kind regards
Greta
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I’ll drop by your blog soon!!!
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Fab list, The Intern is one of my favourite motivational movies. Thanks for sharing
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Thanks for letting me know how much you enjoy this post!!
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