7 Movies on Netflix That’ll Inspire Any Entrepreneur to Work Harder

Atychiphobia got you down? Kakorrhaphiophobia stunting the success and growth of your business? Although both of these words are intimidating, they can be defined quite simply. They describe individuals that have a fear of failure and rejection. We all feel that self-doubt but it’s important to push past these fears; especially if you’re a business owner.   

Don’t worry, we understand that most business owners thrive on being inspired and so, we’re here to help in any way we can. Here are 7 movies on Netflix that’ll inspire any entrepreneur to work harder towards their goals.

Inspiring Movies For Entrepreneurs:

1. Whiplash

“I want to be one of the greats.”

“I push people beyond what’s expected of them.”

“There are no two words in the English language more harmful than, ‘Good Job.’”

Whiplash shares the story of a young man who yearns to be one of the greatest drummers of all time. The movie shows his insatiable appetite to be better, faster, stronger. He finds guidance in an unconventional tutor that pushes him to his limits and seeks out perfection.

Watch this movie if you’re wanting inspiration to rise above the limitations you’ve set out for yourself. Here’s the trailer for Whiplash on YouTube.  

2. Waffle Street

“It’s a fresh start; a chance to clear my head and work with my hands.”

“It’s honest and it’s the furthest thing from what I was doing.”

“I love grilling. I love grilling so much I’d do it for free. What would you do for free?”

Waffle Street starts out with the main character posing a moral dilemma, “What we do is legal, therefore it is not unethical. If this was unethical, it would be illegal.” After a financial expert gets fired from his monetarily lucrative job, he sets out to find work that he can be proud of. The movie shows his attempt to work 1,000 hours in a fast-food restaurant; performing a wide range of duties.     

Watch this movie if you’re stuck in a rut and are thinking about changing industries to improve your quality of life. Here’s the trailer for Waffle Street on YouTube. 

3. Last Holiday

 “Next time… we will laugh more, we’ll love more; we just won’t be so afraid.”

“Make me international.”

“Stop whining and get with it.”

Last Holiday is a feel-good comedy that peeks into the world of a woman who is plagued by fear to go after what she wants in life. The main character learns that she has only a few weeks to live and it completely changes the trajectory of her life. She quickly liquidates all of her assets to spend every last cent towards living her dream life. An inevitable twist halfway into the movie and you see how her professional and personal life are forever changed by her courage to go after what she wants.     

Watch this movie if you dream big but never act on those dreams due to fear of rejection or failure. Here’s the trailer for Last Holiday on YouTube. 

4. The Pursuit of Happyness

“I’ve got two questions for you. What do you do and how do you do it?”

“Don’t ever let somebody tell you, you can’t do something.”

“You got a dream… You gotta protect it. People can’t do somethin’ themselves, they wanna tell you you can’t do it. If you want somethin’, go get it. Period.”

The Pursuit of Happyness, intentionally misspelled, takes you through the story of a man in the 80’s that dared to dream big. With no experience in the financial sector, a single father decides that his next goal is to become a successful stockbroker. This intense drama takes you through his day-to-day life; trying to care for his son and outshine his competition during an internship program.       

Watch this movie if you’re wanting inspiration to go out and make the impossible, possible. Here’s the trailer for The Pursuit of Happyness on YouTube.

5. Coach Carter

“When we step on the floor, every second that clock is ticking, we are pedal to the metal.”

“You said we’re a team. One person struggles, we all struggle. One person triumphs, we all triumph.”

“Now I want you to go home and look at your life tonight … and ask yourself, ‘Do I want better?’”

Coach Carter, like most of the movies on this list, is based on a true story. The main character is thrown into a poverty-stricken high school that holds no expectations of their students. Like many inspiring movies surrounding athletic programs, the story is filled with determination, perseverance, teamwork and constant dedication towards a goal. The lessons presented in this movie are sure to inspire any entrepreneur to work harder for what they want.    

Watch this movie if you’re a team leader and want to be inspired on how to effect change within your organization. Here’s the trailer for Coach Carter on YouTube.

6. Julie & Julia 

“Is this lost? If you met me, would you think, ‘That woman is lost.’”

“Julia Child wasn’t always Julia Child.”

“I could write a blog. I have thoughts.”

Julie & Julia is a light-hearted comedy that documents one New York woman’s attempt to follow through with a goal ‘til the very end. She clings to the life story of Julia Child to inspire herself to do something great. Watch as this average, everyday woman transforms her dreams into a reality; taking it day by day and blog by blog.     

Watch this movie if you’ve been wanting to start a blog but are afraid that no one will listen or cares what you have to say. Here’s the trailer for Julie & Julia on YouTube. 

7. Good Will Hunting

“You’re always afraid to take the first step because all you see is every negative thing 10 miles down the road.”

“You think I’m a failure. I know who I am, and I’m proud of what I do. It was a conscientious choice, I didn’t [mess] up!”

“What do you really want to do?”

Good Will Hunting, a blockbuster sensation, needs no introduction. Coming in at number 87, IMDB names this classic in their, “100 Greatest Movies of All Time” list. This film earns a spot in our list because of its ability to help you explore your natural talents. A fear of rejection and inadequacy, coupled with a fear of the unknown, the protagonist in this movie works towards a breakthrough that will help him reach his true potential.  

Watch this movie to understand what it is you really want out of life, while pinpointing defense mechanisms that are stunting your growth. Not only will it teach you to find your confidence, but has the great advice of furthering your knowledge through books. Here’s the trailer for Good Will Huntingon YouTube.

What’s Your Go-To Movie for Inspiration?

What is a movie that you’d add to this list to help inspire any entrepreneur to work harder? Head on over to our Business Answering Service’s Facebook Page and leave a comment letting us know what your go-to movie is. 

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