Motivation

What 25 Holiday Classics Teach Us About Life and Fun

You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen … but do you know Davey Stone, George Bailey, Ralphie Parker or Emmet Otter? They’re the stars of some of my favorite holiday classics. Holiday classics are a great source of inspiration and insight. As with any movies, holiday classics are stories with conflict and resolution. Themes range from fitting in to standing out. Some of the best stories are where the villain becomes the hero and defeats their inner demons. Another common theme I see is find your version of happiness.

What 16 Movies Can Teach Us About Life and Leadership

Movies can be an amazing source of insight and inspiration. They fill our hearts and heads with heroes, stories, songs, and scenes we can draw from.

Maybe you think of the theme song to Rocky when you work out. Maybe you think of “waxing the car” or “painting the fence” while you master your craft. What’s important is that you choose the stories, scenes or heroes that serve you.

Here is a sampling of 16 movies and what they can teach us about life and leadership:

How Explaining Human Behavior Has Changed Over Time

“It is not in the stars to hold our destiny but in ourselves.” — William Shakespeare You are the product of your thoughts, and your environment. You are not simply the products of your environment. You are more than that. You are the product of your thoughts, your expectations, and you choices. While reading Learned …

The Best Quotes on Luck of All Time

The best luck quotes at your fingertips. This collection of luck quotes includes advice from Emmerson, Shakespeare, Tony Robbins, and more.

Motivation and Technique

When you're not achieving the results you want, you can ask whether it's a motivation issue or a problem with the technique. By knowing the issue, you can improve your results.