Tip#617: Think Big for a New Year - Premium Rush

I am still feeling the BIG energy of my recent New York City trip (see tip#615) from over a week ago. Everything about the Big Apple was big! The buildings, the signage, the meals and even the $24 martinis I was treated to all radiated BIG! These experiences mirrored my current mindset of thinking bigger AND on a global level.

My new ebook “Movies for Motivation: How To Stay Strong in Difficult Times” was the catalyst because it is available on every Amazon website in the world like the UK, Japan, France, Spain, India, USA and Canada. It blows my mind every time I think of this! And being in New York City helped inject some energetic testosterone into my spirit which I intend to bring with me into the New Year!

Premium Rush (2012)

The action film, Premium Rush is about a New York City bike messenger Wilee (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) who picks up an envelope that a dirty cop (Michael Shannon) is after. The energy of this film is a real rush as most of the scenes are zooming through the streets of Manhattan while dodging cars and people from the point of view of the bike messengers.

While the action is engaging you also get a rapid tour of Manhattan. Through Wilee you go through Central Park, Chinatown and many areas inbetween during flash-backs and flash-forwards. There are a lot of movies filmed in New York City and this is just one that captures the kinetic energy I feel from the Big Apple.

Whatever gets you to think BIG and feel BIG energy do it now! As you enter the New Year make big goals and do your very best to stay motivated to achieve them! And if movies motivate you then find films that will inject some energetic testosterone into your spirit! Feel the rush and then take action!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!
FROM EMMANUEL LOPEZ
a.k.a. MOTIVATORMAN

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Tip#616: Trust Your Gut, Part 1 - Jack Reacher

Movies can either entertain and allow you to escape for awhile OR they can be just moving images on a screen reminding you that you are still in a movie theatre. Yesterday was Christmas Day and I wanted to see a film that took me away for awhile and chose Les Miserable. Unfortunately it was sold out so my second choice (though it didn’t feel 100% right) was The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. Despite it’s rich fantasy scenery and colourful characters it didn’t absorb me into its magical land. It felt bloated and I was very aware I was still sitting in a movie theatre.

Right after my intuition told me to see Tom Cruise’s new film Jack Reacher. I trusted my gut feeling and was totally surprised that it instantly transported me into its celluloid world!

Jack Reacher (2012)

The crime mystery thriller Jack Reacher is about a captured sniper who just killed five people and makes only one request for someone to contact Jack Reacher (Tom Cruise). Reacher is a drifter and former Military Police officer who begins an investigation of the shootings to reveal that all is not what it seems. The film has thrilling car chases and fight scenes as well as being an engaging mystery.

There was so much to enjoy about this movie that I definitely forgot I was in a movie theatre. First I loved that there were many scenes with no dialogue and only visuals to tell the story. Reacher also demonstrated such confidence and powerful fighting skills when dealing with antagonists. And the story flowed so well. Simply put, I followed my intuition to see a film that wasn’t even on my radar and it charged up my positive emotion energy! I felt so good like I just ate another big, delicious holiday meal (without the bloated part!).

Sometimes ideal choices don’t make sense but FEEL like the right thing to do. That’s when it’s time to let your gut, intuition and even your heart make the decision instead of your head. The right movie at the right time can do wonders to entertain and help you escape your world for awhile. Trust that your inner voice leads you to the right one when you need it most!

Related Tips:
Tip#616: Trust Your Gut, Part 1 - Jack Reacher 
Tip#888: Trust Your Gut, Part 2 - The Big Picture

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Tip#615: Re-energize Yourself with Childlike Happiness - Elf

Being in New York City has always been about soaking up the BIG energy I feel there (see tip#614)! And this is the first time in a long time I experienced the Big Apple at Christmas time. The energy is even more magical and uplifting!

The same friends I stayed with in Brooklyn back in 2007 (see tip#90) took me to Bryant Park and Rockefeller Center to see the Christmas trees and decorations. The trees were stunning and I truly felt my inner child come alive with unapologetic glee! The colourful lights and smiling people around me re-activated my silly, playful side and I then remembered this is where the movie Elf was filmed!

Elf (2003)

The comedy Elf is about a human named Buddy (Will Ferrell) who is raised by Christmas elves and goes to New York City to find his real father (James Caan). Because of his upbringing Buddy has kept his playful inner child alive and sees everything in the Big Apple with wonder and joy. That positivity eventually touches everyone around Buddy. This film has many timeless messages for living life to the fullest which is why it is one of the 55 movies featured in my book Movies for Motivation: How To Stay Strong in Your Life & Career. Read the first chapter: click here

"We elves try to stick to the four main food groups: candy, candy canes, candy corns and syrup."

Buddy demonstrates that tapping into happy childhood memories can keep you positive and uplifted. There is even a scene where his brother, Michael, receives a Christmas gift and the energy of his excitement suddenly lifts up Santa’s sleigh because it is powered by Christmas spirit. This concept can be applied to your own times of low energy where you can re-energize yourself by remembering and FEELING happy memories from your past.

Do your best to see the world every day through the eyes of a child. See everything with wonder and joy! And when you feel low energy remember favourite things you loved as a child and FEEL that positive energy re-vitalize your spirit. For those who love the holidays you can tap into Christmas Spirit and share it with everyone around you. Sharing will re-energize you too!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
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Tip#614: A Dream Comes True in New York City - Serendipity

I am finally back in New York City for Christmas vacation and celebrating the completion of my first book Movies for Motivation: How to Stay Strong in Difficult Times! It has been five years since I was last here (see: tip#88) and it is synchronistic with the same five years it took to finish and publish my book. Dreams do come true and it feels so perfect that I am now soaking up the Christmas magic that is in the air here in the Big Apple!

Yesterday I was shooting a video promo for my book at the famous Rockefeller Centre where I witnessed another dream come true for someone else. Under the majestic Christmas tree and that iconic gold statue of Prometheus there are usually ice-skaters enjoying the rink but they suddenly cleared the area. Then a young couple came out skating with a third person video recording them. After a short while the young man then got on his knees, held a little box out to his girl. Everyone watching started to cheer! They embraced and skated once around the rink radiating all this love. That young man's dream just came true and he had the biggest smile on his face!

Serendipity 2001

The romantic comedy Serendipity is about Sara (Kate Beckinsale) and Jonathan (John Cusack) who meet in New York City at Christmas time. They feel a deep love for each other but are with other lovers so they play a game of serendipity and see if fate brings them together again. After many years pass synchronicities begin to magically appear for each of them and although they had plans to marry other partners they trust these unusual signs and find each other again in the Big Apple.

This has always been a favourite movie of mine because it demonstrates the magical coincidences, serendipities and synchronicities I believe we all experience in life. Only when we trust in these signs can we then accelerate towards our dreams and goals. And if it takes a little longer to get there it is only because there is inner work needed to properly receive a dream come true. It took me 5 years to finish my first book and to return to New York City and during that time needed to clear a lot of outer AND inner clutter. Now I believe I am ready for the next big stage of my life! NYC has such a big energy and I know being here is helping me prepare for bigger things to come!

If you have a dream that is taking a long time to come true remember to keep believing in yourself and your dream. Keep following the synchronicities and serendipities that are leading you to your dreams and goals while also helping you prepare your heart and mind to receive what you desire. And when you witness a dream coming true for someone else give them a big cheer! One day others will be cheering for you too!

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Tip#613: Keep Hope & Joy Alive During the Holidays - While You Were Sleeping

For some, Christmas time can be a difficult time. In 2000 my father passed away suddenly just before Christmas and I miss him most this time of year. And yet he was the one who instilled a love for movies in me and I do my best to keep that joy alive especially during the holidays.

Movies are extra magical during the holidays. They always fill me with an uplifting energy and they help me feel more enthusiasm and hope. They remind me that everything will be okay whenever I feel down or lonely. And I always get excited when other movie lovers recommend a movie that synchronistically lifts my spirit at exactly the right time I needed it! This is one film I had never seen until someone recommended it recently…

While You Were Sleeping (1995)

The romantic comedy While You Were Sleeping is about Lucy (Sandra Bullock), a lonely transit token collector, who rescues the life of a commuter Peter (Peter Gallagher) she has a secret crush for. While he is in a coma Lucy is then mistaken as his fiancée by his family and relatives and immediately drawn into humorous situations of keeping up the false identity.

“I'd say that she gets under your skin as soon as you meet her. She drives you so nuts you don't know whether to hug her or, or just really arm wrestle her.”

“I want you... not to be unhappy”

What unfolds is a funny, heartwarming story during Christmas of this lonely woman being embraced by a loving family and finding romantic love unexpectedly. It's the type of story that can remind you that challenging situations can lead to positive and exciting opportunities. It's a reminder that synchronistic meetings with strangers can change your life for the better!

If you are feeling lonely or down this holiday remember to keep hope and joy alive with uplifting movies. Watch your favourite films that you know fill you with a warm glow. And be open to recommendations of movies you've heard of but never seen yet. This may be the perfect moment when you discover a new favourite to add to your library of uplifting, re-energizing resources!

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Tip#612: Be Open for Magical Alignments – 12:12:12 – 4 Holiday Movie Tips

Today's date is December 12, 2012 or 12:12:12. There is something magical about this set of numbers and it will never happen again in our lifetime. Plus this blog tip is #612 so I feel extra magic about the date! These numeral alignments makes me think of Christmas movies where storylines and characters magically align and intersect. Here are 4 films to inspire magical alignments in your life today and during the holidays…

Love Actually (2003)
This romantic comedy follows the lives of eight very different couples dealing with their love lives as they approach Christmas. The star-studded cast includes Hugh Grant, Colin Firth, Emma Thompson and Keira Knightley in stories that wonderfully intertwine into a rousing conclusion.

Noel (2004)
This drama is about five strangers in New York City all seeking a miracle on Christmas Eve. Starring Susan Sarandon, Alan Arkin, Penelope Cruz and Robin Williams in stories that somehow align so that the help they wish for arrives in unexpected ways.

The Family Stone (2005)
This comedy drama is about an uptight, conservative, businesswoman who nervously joins her boyfriend’s family for Christmas celebrations. Starring Sarah Jessica Parker, Dermot Mulroney, Claire Danes and Luke Wilson in a story where strangers are brought together and unexpectedly find true love and acceptance.

The Holiday (2006)
This romantic comedy is about two women who escape heartbreak during the holiday season by temporarily exchanging homes in London and Los Angeles. Starring Kate Winslet, Cameron Diaz, Jude Law and Jack Black, they show how the timing of two people’s needs leads to magical connections in new locations.

We all experience magical alignments of meeting people with answers we seek from time to time. We can also be the source of help for strangers we come across when they need it. Be open today and every day to the synchronicities, serendipities and coincidences that all line up to lead you to what you need or dream about. Magical alignments are always in the air as long as you believe it is!

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Tip#611: Keep Loving the Movies You Love - Here Comes the Boom

Some box office bombs go on to become hugely popular with the public. For example the classic It's A Wonderful Life was initially considered a box office flop but is now a big part of our cultural DNA and loved by millions! And TIME Magazine just released their Top 10 best and worst movies of 2012. Their worst list included 3 movies that I and others loved: Cloud Atlas, John Carter, Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter. So despite negative reviews or box-office sales ANY movie can be loved and be a huge source of enjoyment and inspiration.

This is the point I wrote about in Chapter 1 of my new book "Movies for Motivation: How To Stay Strong in Difficult Times". I featured a favourite movie of a successful individual and how it inspired them. I shared Reese Witherspoon's favourite, Outboard starring Goldie Hawn, which she announced to the world at the 84th Academy Awards. It didn't matter if people laughed at her choice, it only mattered that she found great value, comfort and joy from this film!

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Here Comes the Boom (2012)

The comedy Here Comes the Boom is about a high school biology teacher named Scott Voss (Kevin James) who needs to raise money fast for his school and his friend and music teacher Marty Streb (Henry Winkler). He ends up competing as a mixed-martial arts fighter with humorous results. The film also highlights the joy of music and, as a sideline, the love of food!

I was really surprised when I was drawn into this movie when I felt a lot of good messages about doing what you love, friendship and fighting for a lost cause. This film is a Happy Madison Production which is Adam Sandler's company. Sandler’s productions usually get savaged by reviewers but then become hugely popular with the public. So let this inspire you to love the movies you love despite it being a box-office bomb or unliked by film critics and even your own friends.

Remember that your choices and opinions have value. They matter. When you love something that others hate do your best to stand strong and tall for your thoughts and feelings. If you derive great value, comfort and joy from certain movies then embrace it and know that someone somewhere feels the same way. Keep loving what you love!

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Tip#610: Follow Your Dream, Part 1 – Movies for Motivation: How To Stay Strong In Your Life & Career - Limitless

I am thrilled to announce that I have made a big dream come true and have published my first book! "Movies for Motivation: How To Stay Strong in Your Life & Career" is now available on Amazon as a Kindle book. And I am happy that a free Kindle reader is also available for any device so anyone can access it! Look inside book: click here 

It has been a five year journey and I first announced my dream in tip#40 in 2007 when I saw author of The Pursuit of Happyness, Chris Gardner, in person and he said these inspiring words, "Don't think about the money, just keep doing you love doing." I took those words to heart and declared my vision to get a book published that can help inspire people through movies!


Movies for Motivation book features:
• 55 movies for passion & perseverance
• Foreword written by Toronto Film Critic and TV host, Richard Crouse 
• J.K. Rowling’s inspiring story

And there are many movies about writers that I could feature for this special blog post and yet I wanted one that represented the excitement and energy I felt in the final week of writing and prepping my book for Amazon Kindle. My mind was so focused, sharp and productive that I truly felt like a superhero on a mission! Also I felt a profound surge of energy within me during that week where I somehow found the time to watch 12 movies! All this reminded me of one amazing movie.

Limitless (2011)

The thriller film, Limitless is about a writer, Eddie Morra (Bradley Cooper) unable to finish a commissioned book and discovers a top-secret drug that activates the full potential of his brainpower. Soon he is able to access knowledge already stored in his brain to solve problems, increase his confidence and self-esteem, clean up his life AND finish writing his book at lightning speed! The visual effects of how Eddie's brain is working are stunning.

I believe movies like this helped me visualize my own potential in making my dream come true of getting my first book published. And I didn't need a top-secret drug to accomplish it. I followed Chris Gardner's inspiration to keep following my passion and I did everything I could to rewire my mindset and transform old ways of thinking that were keeping me stuck. And so on my journey to making a dream come true I ended up learning how to live life to the fullest, improve my mental health AND surround myself with supportive people! My published book is now just the cherry on top!

If you are following your dream or vision and need a big tip to making it come true then see your desire from a higher perspective. This will be a journey for learning how to stay passionate and how to transform your mindset. You will learn to increase your confidence and self-esteem in all areas of your life. And then accomplishing your dream will end up being a fabulous bonus!

Related Tips:
Tip#610: Follow Your Dream, Part 1 – Movies for Motivation: How To Stay Strong In Your Life & Career - Limitless
Tip#905: Follow Your Dream, Part 2 – Mr. Blue Sky: The Story of Jeff Lynne & ELO

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Tip#609: Believe in Yourself - ParaNorman

"There's nothing wrong with being scared Norman, as long as you don't let it change who you are."

This has been a very special week and very soon you will know why! Just know that there are dreams I have dreamed about that are coming true and that I can now look back over the years and see that there was always someone who believed and supported me. I feel that they believed in me because I kept believing in my gifts and my vision, even when I faced overwhelming adversities and people who didn't understand.

ParaNorman (2012)

The stop-motion animated comedy horror film ParaNorman is about a misunderstood boy named Norman (Kodi Smit-McPhee) who can see and talk to dead people. He must face ghosts, zombies and grown-ups when he is given the task to save his town from a centuries-old curse. All the colourful characters and rich scenery are amazing to watch and knowing this is stop-motion animation is an astounding achievement. See: movie trailer

What got me to finally see this film recently was reading a review of the "spectacular and touching climax." And without giving away any details that’s all you need to know to see this movie. The journey to those moments ended up being a fun ride getting to know Norman and the challenges he faced for being different. That in itself is a beautiful metaphor for following a dream or goal. Just focus on an exciting end goal, believe in yourself and enjoy all the steps along the way.

Motivating messages include:
• Believe in yourself and your gifts
• Show compassion to others
• Remember there is always someone to support you

If you ever feel misunderstood or different from others always remember that you are never alone. Keep believing in your gifts, talents and the vision of what you want and others will come to your aid and support. Whether you are on a long or short journey to your goals and dreams remember to believe in yourself first!

RELATED TIPS:
Tip#128: I Believe In You, Pt.1 - The Matrix
Tip#129: I Believe In You, Pt.2 - Contact
Tip#637: I Believe in You, Pt.3 - Oz the Great and Powerful
Tip#793: I Believe in You, Pt.4 - Begin Again
Tip#609: Believe in Yourself – ParaNorman
Tip#696: Find People Who Believe What You Believe – The Way Way Back

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