Take a look at the top ten documentaries that every entrepreneur should watch. They’re not all based on business, but they all have something to do with entrepreneurship that will help you on your way.
1.In The Hands Of The Gods (2007) Here
This documentary is about five young British freestyle footballers who are determined to reach their lifelong goal: meeting their football idol, Diego Maradona. This film is all about the hustle; the guys use their football skills and charm to work their way from London to Buenos Aires. They show you what true sacrifice and dedication is, with the young men often sleeping rough on empty stomachs just to reach their end goal.
The Lessons:
If you really want something you must be willing to sacrifice anything to get it.
Make a decision to totally move out of your comfort zone if you want to see major changes.
You don’ t need to know how you are going to get there, all you have to know is that you will get there.
2.Lil Wayne - The Carter documentary (2009) Here
This documentary takes a look at rap superstar Lil Wayne, a.k.a the best rapper alive. Watching this movie gives you an insight into the amount of work that goes into entertaining millions of music lovers around the world. Lil Wayne’s relentless work ethic is truly inspirational: he says he only listens to his own music! Now that’s true dedication. This film was debuted and well reviewed at this year’s Sundance Festival.
The Lessons:
Work ten times harder than you think you’re working and you will get a lot further.
Surround yourself by people that truly want you to win in life.
3.When we were kings (1997) Here
1974 was the year of the biggest event in boxing history, the ‘Rumble in the Jungle’. This was the fight between a 32-year-old Muhammad Ali and George Foreman. Muhammad Ali was underestimated by the masses, who said that he was past his peak and couldn’t defeat the indestructible George Foreman. But Ali managed to prove the world wrong with an electrifying knock out in the eighth round. This documentary also highlights the start of the boxing promoter legend Don King who set up the fight in Zaire.
The Lessons:
Don’t wait for anyone’s approval or permission to accomplish what you want, just do it.
Believe in yourself, show them, and they will believe you.
4. The Secret (2006) Here
The secret is a self-help film that explains the law of attraction. This film shows you how our feelings and thoughts attract events and situations into our lives. Many respected authors and self-improvement gurus, such as Bob Proctor, offer their insight.
The Lessons:
Always think positive, no matter how bad your circumstances are.
Practice focusing on the solutions instead of the problems, it will make life much easier.
5.Cocaine Cowboys (2006) Here
Cocaine Cowboys is a documentary that explores how the rise of cocaine in the 1970s and 1980s built Miami, Florida, into the striking and exiting city it is today. The producers of the film interview the people that were involved in the drug war, from drug dealers to gang members to law enforcement. Although this movie is about the illegal drug trade it also demonstrates entrepreneurial elements.
The Lessons:
Surround yourself with the best to be the best.
Never do anything illegal.
6.The YES Movie (2009)
The Yes (Young Entrepreneur Society) Movie demonstrates that you can create anything with a positive attitude towards life. This film is filled with self-made, young, millionaire, money-makers encouraging you to work harder, smarter and faster to get richer earlier.
The Lessons:
You can’t reach your goals with half-hearted measures, you have to be fully committed.
Act like a millionaire to become a millionaire. Act broke and stay broke.
7.Slasher (2004) Here
This film is about the life of the exceptional used car sales man, Michael Bennett a.k.a ‘The Slasher’. The chain hyperactive fast talker goes around helping used-car dealerships sell cars using his crazy but effective sales techniques.
The Lessons:
If you want to get noticed you must be totally different and make the loudest noise.
Be confident and you will attract people and great things into your life.
8.Lagerfeld Confidential (2007) Here
This film is based on the life of the fashion legend Karl Lagerfeld. It shows you how the Chanel moguls operated under intense pressure and responsibility. Watch Karl in his creative process, it will certainly inspire you.
The Lessons:
Paying attention is the easiest way to avoid mistakes.
Surround yourself with open-minded individuals so that you can come up with more ideas.
9.The Yes Men Fix The World (2009) Here
The Yes Men is about the lives of two fearless, anti-corporate activists, Andy Bichlbaum and Mike Bonanno, who go around pranking large corporate companies such as ExxonMobil and Halliburton.
The Lessons:
You can fake it to make it if you are willing take the time to plan.
Learn to be outrageous to get your point across.
Don’t worry about what anyone thinks about you, the most important thing is that you reach your goals.
10.Mike Tyson - The Movie (2008) Here
Mike Tyson talks about his rise to become one of the greatest heavyweight boxing champions of all times along with his controversial personal life and the lessons he learnt along the way.
The Lessons:
If you don’t believe in yourself find someone that does who can boost your confidence.
Sacrifice most of your leisure time if you want to be number one in your field.
