Tip#526: Movies To Wake You Up – Dr. Seuss' The Lorax

"Unless someone like you cares a whole lot, nothing is going to get better, it's not."
Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax (2012)

Four days ago I wrote (in tip#525) about the KONY 2012 video that has been viral online and increasing awareness around the world about the help African children need. The views on Youtube has increased to over 81,900,00. So in four days 4 million more people are now conscious about a very important issue.

Recently I went to see a matinee screening of Dr. Seuss' The Lorax and in the front row were a group of young kids talking consistently throughout the film. Instead of being irritated I was actually amazed to hear them identifying the important issues the story was bringing up. For example they were eager to point out the villains chopping down trees and destroying nature. This movie was helping young children wake up to critical issues on our planet!

Dr. Seuss' The Lorax (2012)

The animated movie The Lorax is based on Dr. Seuss' story of a 12 year old boy Ted (Zac Efron) searching to find a real tree in a town where non exists. He meets The Once-ler (Ed Helms) who tells Ted his story of how, as a young businessman, destroyed an entire land of trees in order to make products he sold called the Thneed. The Lorax (Danny DeVito) appears at the start of the destruction and "speaks for the trees" pleading to the Once-ler to stop his actions. See: movie trailer

The story is a fable about the danger corporate greed has on nature and our environment. Through colourful, whimsical characters and catchy songs this film entertains AND educates audiences of harsh realities we face in our economy and our natural resources. This movie can help children learn about the world they are living in and hopefully become passionate about making positive changes.

Movies have the power to wake us up to important messages about our selves and our world. Let yourself be moved by these films and, if your passion is stirred, take some action for positive change. Whatever age you are you can make a difference! And once you’ve woken to a meaningful cause do your best not to ever shut your eyes again!

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Tip#525: The Power of Youtube – KONY 2012 Video – Machine Gun Preacher

Here's another incredible synchronicity, in the first week of March I was compelled to watch Machine Gun Preacher based on true story of a man rescuing African children abducted and turned into soldiers. Within a few days a friend sends me the KONY 2012 video all about the same subject! I knew deep inside this must mean something immensely important.

Firstly, the movie and the KONY 2012 video is bringing awareness to the horrors happening to children in Africa so help can come on a global level. Secondly, the video on Youtube had reached over 77,900.000 views in just 9 days which demonstrates the power of social media as a hyper fast method of sending a message to the world. The video immediately caught Oprah’s attention who quickly spread the news on her Twitter profile with over 9,800,000 followers.

Also the real machine gun preacher, Sam Childers, immediately responded to the KONY 2012 video to clarify who else needs to be stopped in Africa. Read more: click here

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Machine Gun Preacher (2011)

The movie Machine Gun Preacher is based on the true story of Sam Childers (Gerard Butler) who goes through a religious transformation and discovers a calling to help children in Africa being abducted and forced into becoming soldiers. You see how a man's passion and purpose can produce life-saving results like building an orphanage for African children who have lost their homes and families.

Childers continues his fight to this day demonstrating great courage, perseverance and passion in his cause to help a suffering nation. This movie helped me become aware of the dire situations happening on the other side of the globe. I am grateful for movies like this AND Youtube for helping me learn more about our world and how we can all be part of a community that helps one another.

Be inspired by movies based on true stories to help you envision what you can transform or change in your life. Recognize the power of Youtube and how it can help educate and bring awareness to subjects you may care deeply about. And when you see evidence of how videos and movies can help bring about a sense of community you can become a meaningful part of a GLOBAL community for change.

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Tip#524: Where Does Your Drive Come From? – John Carter

On Thursday and Friday I experienced an unusual surge of energy and was extremely productive like I used to be in my first business as an illustrator. I hadn't done anything out of the ordinary to increase my drive so I liked to believe it came from the full moon on Thursday or the high solar flare activity in the news that same day.

Whatever is fueling my drive I welcomed it! I actually loved stirring my imagination that the solar flare activity was sending solar storms to Earth to energize my body and mind. I imagined I was a battery and the sun was recharging me on such a high level! And the photos I've seen of the solar flares are amazing. See more on current increase of solar flares and photos: Click here

John Carter (2012)

The science fiction movie John Carter is based on the Edgar Rice Burroughs series of novels about a former American Civil War captain John Carter (Taylor Kitsch) who is mysteriously transported to Mars known as Barsoom by the inhabitants. Carter encounters all kinds of exotic species and cultures and discovers he has increased strength and the ability to jump extreme distances. See: movie trailer

Seeing Carter use his new jumping powers was so much fun. This movie magically transported me as well to an entertaining world for 2 hours. There's also a romantic story here! And though this film reminded a lot of Star Wars and Avatar I knew it was because the John Carter books inspired these movies in the first place. James Cameron, who wrote and directed Avatar, has said his film was inspired by Burroughs' John Carter books. His drive came from stories written 100 years ago!

Passion for movies, books or even a dream or goal can fuel one's drive AND positive emotional energy. What drives you? Where does your drive come from? Identifying the source can help you remember key resources that can increase your drive when you feel lost or stuck. Remember your resources and then you'll recharge your batteries and move forward with enthusiasm AND confidence!

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Tip#523: Personal Leadership - Hotel Rwanda

My friend and business coach, Patrick Bizindavyi recently shocked me when he said that the movie Hotel Rwanda was nothing to what really happened. Patrick was in his early 20's when the Rwandan genocide happened in 1994 and though he lived in Burundi he was surrounded by killings happening regularly for years. He lost family members, friends and classmates.

Patrick said it was hard to stay positive but he took key steps for staying strong and resilient. One key was not to listen to the horrifying daily news reports once and for all. He then focused on his passion which was playing basketball and coaching other teams. He also focused on having a better life and career. In 2002 Patrick came to Toronto and is now President of Goal Achievers Canada. Like the real-life hero in Hotel Rwanda, Patrick demonstrated outstanding personal leadership.

Author of Building Personal Leadership, Joe Farcht defines personal leadership as the ability and desire to crystallize your thinking and to establish a specific direction and destination for your own life. And author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Stephen Covey says personal leadership is the process of keeping your vision and values before you and aligning your life to be congruent with them.

Hotel Rwanda 2004

The film Hotel Rwanda is base on true events of hotel manager Paul Rusesabagina (Don Cheadle) saving the lives of over a thousand people during the Rwandan genocide. Faced with an overwhelming crisis, Paul chooses to use his skills as a businessman and his love of family to house refugees in his upper class hotel in Kigali Rwanda.

Despite facing horrors on a daily basis Paul maintains his focus and resilience to keep as many people alive. He kept his vision and values before him and persevered. Paul demonstrated leadership qualities that could inspire anyone to face their own challenges with courage, confidence and a strong will to move forward.

Be empowered by true stories like Paul and Patrick. Let their choices inspire you to take positive actions in the challenges of your own life, career or business. Make it a daily practice to hone your personal leadership skills and mindset. Always remember you have the power to overcome anything!

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Tip#522: See Things in a New Light – Journey 2: The Mysterious Island

My friend and photographer Derek Lang just worked with actors Jeff Bridges, Ryan Reynolds and Kevin Bacon on the set of the 2013 movie R.I.P.D. filmed in Boston. What inspired me most were his stories of what these stars are like in real-life. For example he said that Bridges was super nice to him and they both took pictures of each other as if they were just pals goofing around.

It was cool to hear about an Oscar winning actor like Jeff Bridges in a down-to-earth way. Derek shared his stories as we caught up after enjoying the 3D movie Journey 2: The Mysterious Island. We both laughed out loud because it was fun seeing actors Dwayne Johnson, Michael Caine and Luis Guzman throwing insults at one another. Johnson is more famous as an action hero so seeing him in a different light was hilarious. See him "pop his pecs" in the trailer: click here

Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (2012)

The 3D family film Journey 2: The Mysterious Island is a sequel loosely based on the Jules Verne novel, The Mysterious Island. Sean Anderson (Josh Hutcherson) discovers a coded transmission that leads him and his stepfather Hank Parsons (Dwayne Johnson) to a fantastic island where the sizes of animals and insects are reversed e.g. elephants are small enough to pick up and bumble bees are big enough to ride

What is really interesting is how Hank is able to help decode the transmission. He is actually a trained code breaker and discovers that the location of the island is in 3 different maps from 3 different books: Treasure Island, Gulliver's Travels and Verne's Mysterious Island. Hank is able to see things in a different light, solve a puzzle and find the answers Sean was seeking. Together they then have an incredible adventure!

Seeing things in a new light is about stepping back and seeing situations from a different perspective. Getting fresh eyes from someone else's experiences and skill sets can also help. Solving a mystery doesn't have to be stressful as long as you have a mindset to enjoy the journey. Have fun finding the solutions you seek today!

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Tip#521: Movies about Loving Movies – 4 Movies

The films The Artist and Hugo dominated the recent 84th Academy Awards. The Artist tied with Hugo winning 5 Oscars including best picture. What I loved is that both these films celebrated a love for cinema! They remind everyone everywhere of the magic and power movies offer for our hearts and minds.

I love watching movies whether it's on my computer, with friends on their big flat screen TVs or in the private screening rooms of my clients. And yet nothing beats going to a theatre with huge digital projection, surround sound and an audience! You are immersed in a sensory experience that truly activates and stirs your emotions. Here are 4 examples of movies that love movies…

The Artist 2011

This black and white silent movie captures the early magic of cinema. It tells the story of silent film star George Valentin (Jean Dujardin) enjoying his success and then needing to deal with the film industry's transition into talking pictures. You will experience the silliness and charm of actors with their exaggerated facial expressions and gestures to tell a story.

Hugo 2011

One of the story lines in this movie celebrates the groundbreaking silent films of Georges Méliès (Ben Kingsley). In the story Méliès deals with depression over the end of his film-making days but is rejuvenated when a little boy, his friend and a film admirer reminds him of the lasting power of his film work. He is reminded that he touched people's hearts for years even though he never knew it.

Be Kind Rewind 2008

This comedy is about 2 video rental store workers Mike (Mos Def) and Jerry (Jack Black) who accidentally erase every tape. They come up with a wild idea and begin to re-shoot the movies using their own camera and zero budget. They hilariously re-create Ghostbusters, Driving Miss Daisy and Rush Hour 2 among others. Their endeavors end up cultivating a powerful spirit of community in their neighbourhood.

Cinema Paradiso 1988

This film is about a filmmaker (Salvatore 'Totò' Di Vita) who remembers when he fell in love with movies as a child just after World War II. He also recalls his deep friendship with the theatre's projectionist (Philippe Noiret) in his village. Though this movie is in Italian it demonstrates that the love of cinema is universal and can have strong, emotional effects that last a lifetime.

If you love movies then be aware that your passion is what energizes your life, career or business. The positive emotional energy you feel can fuel you during difficult times and just make you FEEL GOOD! Loving movies is shared all over the world so celebrate that you are already part of a massive global community!

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Tip#520: Increase Your Strength - Haywire

Last month in January I discovered a Youtube video of a 110 year old man, Bernardo LaPallo, sharing the secrets of his longevity. He looked so good and could have been in his 70's! He said he ate organic fruit and vegetables, no red meat but lamb was okay. And everyday he had these 5 foods: Garlic, Honey, Cinnamon, Olive Oil and Chocolate. See: video

Seeing this video was extremely synchronistic because I just started to focus on improving my health in January. I was so down in physical energy and spirit. I discovered I had S.A.D. (seasonal affective disorder), also known as winter depression. When I added supplements to my diet, like 4,000 IU of vitamin D and using a full spectrum light, I immediately felt more energized again. Seeing this amazing 110 year old man inspired me to start thinking of my long term health.

Haywire 2012

The action thriller Haywire is about a black ops super soldier named Mallory Kane (Gina Carano) who seeks payback after she is betrayed and set up during an assignment. What is unique about Kane is that she is played by a real mixed martial arts fighter. Her experience shines through in the physically impressive fight scenes. And yet she still retains her femininity throughout the film.

One scene that inspired me was a long chase with Kane being tracked by the camera in one take. Her running and stamina made me question whether I could run like that. And there may have been several takes for these scenes so she was very fit! She made me want to increase my own strength and optimize my health!

Be inspired by cinematic role models to be as physically fit as you can be. Start thinking long term like the 110 year old man and actresses like Carano. After all, what is the point of having dreams and goals come true if you are not healthy or strong enough to enjoy it?

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Tip#519: The Power in Surrender – Message from Oprah - Mitch Albom’s Have a Little Faith

Whenever I feel deeply stuck and movies or good friends are not able to lift me up I have learned to just surrender my will over to a higher power. Some call it God, Source, the Universe, the Vortex or even The Force from Star Wars. I choose to call this higher power God. And after I surrender I always feel my confidence and indestructible optimism rise again!

There is a video on Youtube that I highly recommend which always reminds me of the power of surrender. It's a short video with Oprah Winfrey sharing how she got the part in Steven Spielberg's film The Color Purple by surrendering to God. She talks about something she deeply wanted and the blocks that prevented her dream from coming true. The story will amaze you! See: Oprah video

Mitch Albom's Have a Little Faith 2011

The Hallmark TV movie, Mitch Albom's Have a Little Faith is about the life lessons learned by a journalist (Bradley Whitford) about two men of God, rabbi Albert Lewis (Martin Landau) and pastor Henry Covington (Laurence Fishburne). There are many motivating messages in this film and thought-provoking moments that are all based on a true story.

The power of surrender is demonstrated when Covington's drug-dealing life of crime has reached a hopeless impasse. He finally surrenders and prays to God for help. He offers himself in service to God's will. Miracles soon flow and the quality of Convington's life vastly improves. By focusing on being of service to others he makes a positive, lasting difference with all the people around him.

If you are feeling utter despair or deeply stuck remember Oprah's story about surrender and Covington's choice to hand his will over to a higher power. Seek out other stories to inspire you about the power of surrender. Remind yourself that no matter where you are that you are never alone. A higher power is ALWAYS with you.

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Tip#518: See How Passion Becomes Magnetic, Part 3 - Akeelah and the Bee

“You know that feeling where everything feels right? Where you don't have to worry about tomorrow or yesterday, where you feel safe and know you're doing the best you can? There's a word for that, it's called love. L-O-V-E”
Akeelah and the Bee

I love movies so much that I watch an average of 5 to 10 movies per week. In return this passion fills me with positive emotional energy making me feel good AND fueling my drive to persevere with my dreams and goals. Ultimately my passion attracts other movie lovers via social media like this movie blog and on Facebook, LinkedIn and my Youtube channel.

Recently I have been focused on organizing over 500 tips from this movie blog and list the film titles alphabetically. So some titles may have several different tips that you can access just by clicking on the tip number. My goal is to help people access film recommendations that will help them to maintain their best in difficult times. It was a lengthy process but I loved it! It was my passion in action!

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Akeelah and the Bee 2006

The movie Akeelah and the Bee is about 11 year old Akeelah Anderson (Keke Palmer) and her passion for words. And because of her gift for spelling Akeelah's teachers encourage her to compete in the Scripps National Spelling Bee becoming a journey to face fears and obstacles. She perseveres because of her passion and the powerful support of her coach Dr. Joshua Larabee (Laurence Fishburne).

This film is an excellent example of how one person's passion can fuel her perseverance AND rally a strong sense of community. Akeelah's spelling competitions attracts and inspires members of her community, her school and unlikely individuals to cheer her on. Akeelah's passion helps to transform all the people witnessing her journey. See: movie trailer

Courage

In some cases following your passion takes courage. And yet this could be your purpose in life, your calling and your path. Remember passion is a primary source of positive emotional energy and will help fuel you to persevere through anything. Plus you will never be alone. Passion will ALWAYS magnetize like-minded people eager to cheer you on!

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Tip#517: The Power of Community and The Media – Big Miracle

I am always inspired when I see, in the media, how communities come together after a disaster occurs. News reports would capture the world's attention like the Chilean miners rescue in 2010, the Indian Ocean tsunami in 2004 and 9/11 in New York City 2001.

These events can touch people's hearts and engage them in the gripping stories that unravel. Challenges can also prompt people to cast aside their differences in order to solve a common goal. And it doesn't have to be a huge global disaster to activate heartfelt action, it could even be initiated by a family of whales trapped by ice.

Big Miracle 2012

The family drama Big Miracle is inspired by the true 1988 events of gray whales trapped in ice near Point Barrow, Alaska. Local news reporter Adam Carlson (John Krasinski) first breaks the news which quickly catches the attention of many key people wanting to help across the US. From there on in millions of people are hooked on all the latest news of the rescue of the family of 3 whales. And social media didn't even exist at this time!

What is interesting about this film is it shows how many individuals and organizations have vastly different motivations for saving these whales. Greenpeace activist Rachel Kramer (Drew Barrymore) is continually at odds with oil tycoon J.W. McGraw (Ted Danson) while the US government wants to help for its own agenda.

The movie becomes a lesson in learning to work together for a common goal while putting ego and other motivations aside. It shows how community can ultimately prevail when any disaster strikes. Communities and the media can be powerful allies. Wouldn't it be an amazing world if we all learned something about teamwork from a family of whales?

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Tip#516: Focus & Persevere – Tyler Perry - War Horse

Recently, I saw a very inspiring YouTube video by actor, playwright and entrepreneur Tyler Perry, the highest paid man in entertainment according to Forbes earning $130 million in 2011. In the short video clip Perry shared key factors for his success and two that resonated the most for me was to focus and persevere.

Perry says you must choose ONE dream or goal and pursue it no matter what. His dream was to write and perform his plays and did it once a year despite very small audiences and financial failures. He was even homeless during some of this time. He persevered and stayed focused. Eventually fame and fortune came to him and is able to inspire people with his story. See: Tyler Perry video

War Horse 2011

The movie War Horse is set before and during World War I and is about the astounding strength and resilience of a horse named Joey. Despite the negative beliefs of people about Joey, he is able to plough a stony hillside field and survive years of intense challenges on the battlefields of France. And it was Albert (Jeremy Irvine) that always believed in Joey, training him with skill sets that helped the horse endure.

I usually feature movie heroes that are human and yet I found personal inspiration in the strength of this horse. Joey demonstrated an unbreakable will to persevere and he inspired everyone he encountered during the war. Director Steven Spielberg has created yet another film with a compelling story of triumph and hope.

"Can you imagine flying over a war and you know you can never look down? You have to look forward, or you'll never get home."
War Horse

If you have a dream or goal you've been pursuing for years stay focused and persevere. Be inspired by real-life stories like Tyler Perry’s and movies that can inspire you to always move forward. Then YOU will inspire others with your own stories of success!

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Tip#515: Get Energized by Cinematic Thrills - Chronicle

Today I am celebrating the return to blogging twice a week. I made a decision after 5 years and posting my 500th tip that I would just write once a week. But after 3 months I realized how much I loved writing and sharing movies that motivate me that I am following my impulse to do more of what I love!

Plus, 2012 is chock full of exciting movies to blog about like the highly anticipated superhero movies The Dark Knight Rises and The Avengers. Superheroes are another passion of mine growing up so it is an absolute thrill to see favourite comic book heroes come to life on the big screen. It is a thrill to see live action scenes of people using their super powers AND flying through the skies above!

Chronicle 2012

The science fiction movie Chronicle is presented as "found footage" of 3 high school friends who gain superhuman abilities. Andrew (Dane DeHaan) is the primary videographer documenting themselves as they master telekinetic powers such as controlling objects with his mind. Though they have fun being mischievous with their new powers the film also explores the dark side of abusing it.

One of the exciting aspects of this movie is it allows you to feel what it is like to fly. If you’ve ever had a dream of flying these exhilarating scenes will thrill you! Scenes like this are what reminds me of why I LOVE movies. I get filled with so much positive emotional energy that I am inspired to move forward in any aspect of my life or work. I get a charge and buzz from cinematic thrills!

When you are having a positive experience watching a movie be conscious of how good you feel. Be aware that there is a difference in how you felt before and after the film. Now take that positive emotional energy and apply it to accomplishing a task or goal for your day. That way you will recognize the energizing power of movies!

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Tip#514: Let Go of What You THINK You Know, Part 4 – The Artist

When you've gone through as many unexpected life changes as I have (see tip#400) you eventually learn to surrender to the flow of a river you've just been dropped into. I've learned to be open to whatever direction life has in store for me. I've learned to have faith.

Of course, sometimes I can still feel resistance in the silliest ways. For example the movie The Artist had a positive buzz about it even before it hit theatres. And even though it won a Golden Globe and a Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Motion Picture I still couldn't see how good a silent movie could be in this day and age!

And so after it got nominated for 10 Academy Awards I kept an open mind and pushed myself to see The Artist. My faith was rewarded with a magical, cinematic journey that, in the end, lifted my spirits sky high!

The Artist 2011

The comedy-drama The Artist is about a late 1920's silent film star George Valentin (Jean Dujardin) who's popularity and livelihood is challenged by the invention of talking films. Valentin refuses to adapt to the change and begins a slow descent into depression. It is only through a young actress named Peppy Miller (Berenice Bejo) that he is able to keep moving forward in life.

What I just wrote was much more than I knew before seeing this movie. It has to be seen to experience the magic that unfolds. I am just grateful that, just like in the film, I learned to stop resisting my preconceptions of this black and white silent movie and just see it.

Unexpected change in life and work can sometimes feel uncomfortable and even painful. Sometimes the best way to face these situations is to surrender to the path you feel forced upon. Your resistance may be out of fear and yet may also be what prevents you from experiencing a bigger and brighter future.

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Tip#513: The Power in Silence - Drive

This whole month is feeling like I've been in hibernation. I've been learning to enjoy the down time and really go inward. I'm getting lots of rest and meditation. I stopped feeling guilty that I wasn't being more productive or proactive with my goals. I was enjoying the silence.

I once wrote a blog post called The Positive Pause (see tip#153) and I knew that was what I was in now. I knew it was a necessary time of reflection and was learning to trust that life was unfolding the way it was meant to flow now. This was a gift of time and all I had to do was embrace it with no regrets or doubt. There was power in the silence.

Drive 2011

The movie Drive is about a Hollywood stunt performer (Ryan Gosling) who moonlights as a getaway driver. His character is alluring because he doesn't say much and yet there is a calm confidence about him. There are many dialogue scenes that are riveting because of his silence. Often when he is asked a question he doesn’t even answer.

There is a meditative quality of this film that captures the Driver's life as a loner. You can feel the power of the silence. So when he needs to take action as a driver or in defending himself, the screen physically erupts with incredible energy, intensity and violence. That contrast with the silence is what grips you. See: movie trailer

Dramatic Pauses

Despite the Driver's violent side there is much to learn from his dramatic pauses. His silent moments are not filled with doubt or hesitation but with confidence, alertness and sensitivity.

If you are going through a hibernation or positive pause embrace this as a gift of time. Feel confident that this is a necessary time for rest, reflection or re-energizing. There is so much power in silence and in quiet moments. Discover this today.

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Tip#512: Are You Adaptable to Change & Crisis? – Dolphin Tale

"The ultimate definition of success is you could loose everything that you have and truly be okay with it. Your happiness isn’t based on external factors."
Tony Hsieh, CEO, Zappos on 20/20

It is very synchronistic that I hear this quote as we enter the new year of 2012. I actually got chills up my spine when I heard Tony Hsieh say the quote above on his 20/20 interview with Barbara Walters. Having met Hsieh twice (see tip#213 and tip#376) it really felt like he was giving me a personal message when I saw his interview on Youtube.

Hsieh's statement was true for me. I lost a big chunk of my life and business in 2010 and I AM truly okay with it (see tip#400). I had learned how highly adaptable I could be. Along the way I discovered other remarkable people who inspired me like a blind boy who learned how to see through sound. Ben Underwood developed a form of sonar by making clicking sounds with his mouth and sensing the objects the vibrations bounce off of. See more: click here

Dolphin Tale 2011

The family film Dolphin Tale is inspired by the true story of Winter, a bottlenose dolphin, rescued off the Florida coast. Winter lost her tail and had to learn how to adapt to a prosthetic tail created by Dr. Cameron McCarthy (Morgan Freeman). Many people supported and cared for Winter including the boy who found her named Sawyer (Nathan Gamble) and Dr. Clay Haskett (Harry Connick Jr.).

You see how challenging it is for Winter to continually try on prototypes of the prosthetic tail. There are times she seems to be in much pain and discomfort swimming with this foreign object attached to her body. But eventually she learns to adapt with the loving care of everyone wanting to help her survive. See: movie trailer

2 Crucial Factors

I believe there are 2 crucial factors for successfully adapting to unexpected change and crisis:
1) Maintain a positive, optimistic mindset no matter what
2) Allow caring people to help

Focusing on the negatives eventually destroys your ability to overcome challenges. That's why looking forward to a brighter future paves the way for positive change. And having the courage to face your current situation will allow you to see that you already have people near eager to help you adapt. You have that courage in you right now. Believe you are adaptable to anything!

"Just because you’re hurt doesn't mean you’re broken."
Dolphin Tale (2011)

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Tip#511: What is Your Destination in Life? - The Adventures of Tintin

When you feel depressed or lost it's because you've lost sight of your dream, your destination in life. This was an epiphany I learned months ago and knew this to be true for myself recently. As mentioned in previous blog post #510 I was feeling very unfocused and unenergized. This lasted for almost 2 weeks and I knew somehow I lost sight of my big dream in life, my destination.

So by using the natural rhythm of wintertime I hibernated. I did a lot of resting and, of course, watch many movies. I also did a lot of meditating and praying. Eventually answers started to percolate up to my awareness. I needed to remember what my big dream was. And it probably isn't what I thought it was over the past year or else I wouldn't be feeling lost now.

The Adventures of Tintin 2011

The animated, performance capture movie The Adventures of Tintin is based on a series of popular comic books by Belgian artist Hergé. It is also director Steven Spielberg's first animated feature. The story is about a young reporter named Tintin (Jamie Bell) and Captain Haddock (Andy Serkis) setting off on a treasure hunt for a sunken ship originally commanded by Haddock's ancestor.

The colourful realism of the characters and settings are dazzling such as Tintin's life-like hair blowing lightly in the wind. There are also astounding and elaborate action sequences like the chase scene in Bagghar (a fictional port city in Morocco). And this exciting adventure all started when Tintin became passionate about a discovery he made when he bought a model of a sailing ship. This discovery became Tintin's mystery to solve, his goal to achieve and his destination.

See: movie trailer

I was inspired to see this as a mirror for myself and for rediscovering my big dream, my goal in life. I believe it will automatically focus and cement my destination. It will become my true north and I will never be lost again.

If you are feeling down and lost perhaps you have forgotten your destination in life or not following your dream. Take time for yourself and go inward for answers. Quiet your mind of external distractions and then listen to your inner voice. Your big dream and destination is inside you somewhere.

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