Sunday, September 29, 2013

Tip#693: How Movies Mirror Your Inner Strengths, Part 3 - E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

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I am always amazed when I see a movie I loved as a kid and see something new and inspiring decades later. I recently saw E.T. the Extra-Te...
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Sunday, September 22, 2013

Tip#692: Have a Good Cry at the Movies, Part 1 - Shadowlands

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I recently heard sad news that a friend received a terminal prognosis from her doctor. I was stunned. This news shook my world and reminde...
Sunday, September 15, 2013

Tip#691: Passion & Perseverance, Part 4 - Rocky

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As of this writing the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival has just ended and one film stood out for me called Jodorowsky's Dune ...
Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Tip#690: Real-Life Heroes in Movies Inspire, Part 1 – Steve Jobs & Apple - Jobs

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I love my iMac! I love my Macbook! I love my iPod! And I love my iPhone! These are all Apple products and I genuinely love how they have m...
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Sunday, September 08, 2013

Tip#689: Resilience Is Your Hidden Super Power, Part 2 - Riddick

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Resilience: Defined as the ability to recover quickly from illness, change, or misfortune. 64 year old Diane Nyad became the first perso...
Wednesday, September 04, 2013

Tip#688: What Are You Grateful For? – Lee Daniels’ The Butler

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Whenever life gets a bit overwhelming and isolating I have made it a practice to focus on what I am grateful for. I focus on the great fri...
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Sunday, September 01, 2013

Tip#687: Cultivate Community, Part 7 – Rotary Club - Groundhog Day

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I recently gave a motivational talk at the Rotary Club of Etobicoke where I discussed the power of movies, social media and community. It...
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Wednesday, August 28, 2013

Tip#686: Cultivate Community, Part 6 – Ip Man

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Three months ago in May I gave a motivational talk to business owners and entrepreneurs at the Metro Hall Employment Services Centre, here...
Sunday, August 25, 2013

Tip#685: Develop Inner Strength & Confidence – Kung fu & Qi - The Grandmaster

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I grew up thinking about Kung fu as just a cool-looking fighting style from Asia. Then in my adult life I discovered Kung fu’s power lies ...
Wednesday, August 21, 2013

Tip#684: Friendships in Films, Part 1 - Kick-Ass 2

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I recently spent a sunny long weekend at a friend’s new cottage with my buddies I’ve been camping with for years. Super clear skies, green...
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Sunday, August 18, 2013

Tip#683: Golden Nuggets in Films - Elysium

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I am so grateful every single day for the old and new friendships that are in my life. Especially the new friendships I’ve made at The Gif...
Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Tip#682: What if You Could Go Back in Time? - Back to the Future Trilogy

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“Your future hasn't been written yet. No one's has. Your future is whatever you make it. So make it a good one!” Back to the Fu...
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Sunday, August 11, 2013

Tip#681: Find Motivation & Inspiration Every Day - Now You See Me

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“People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing - that's why we recommend it daily.”  Zig Ziglar  Ea...
Wednesday, August 07, 2013

Tip#680: Movie Performances that Affect You, Part 2 – White House Down

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I am always inspired when I witness someone showing amazing courage. When I went on the EdgeWalk at the CN Tower (see tip#673 ) there were...
Sunday, August 04, 2013

Tip#679: Movie Performances that Affect You, Part 1 - Blue Jasmine

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“Anxiety, nightmares and a nervous breakdown, there’s only so many traumas a person can withstand until they take to the streets and start...
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Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Tip#678: What Makes You Laugh? – Part 2 - Grown-Ups 2

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I wrote about the power of healing in the previous tip#677 and laughter is a highly recommended method! That’s why I can always count on ...