17 Terrific Business Lessons From Kung Fu Panda

 

Do you have a favourite movie?  One that just makes you laugh out loud whenever you watch it?

Well Kung Fu Panda rocks it for me…in fact, my family have more fun watching me laughing at the movie than they do watching the movie itself.

The reason I love this movie so much is that there are some UNIVERSAL TRUTHS throughout the storyline…plus I’m a sucker for slapstick and great comedic writing.

When I last watched Kung Fu Panda I hit the record button and watch it later without putting the family through it one more time.

Five minutes in, I had to stop and grab my notepad and pen because I was struck with how many great business lessons are contained within this movie…I promise after reading this you’ll look at this movie again in a different light.

So here are 15 terrific business lessons gleaned from Kung Fu Panda - I encourage you to watch the snippets provided:

2. When you follow your PASSION, you will find your PURPOSE
3. Be PUNCTUAL – opportunities could be lost because of tardiness
4. Where there’s a will there’s a way – can’t get through the door, try pole-vaulting a wall instead…if you really want something, you WILL find a way
   WATCH THIS SNIPPET - Kung Fu Panda - Dragon Warrior Selection
5. Ignore those who try to quash your dreams – many will give you reasons why you don’t belong or why you can’t achieve what you want…ignore them and give it ALL YOU’VE GOT!
6. Comparing yourself to others only causes you despair
   WATCH THIS SNIPPET - Master Oogway's Awesome Saying
7. There is no good or bad, it is just news…the same with business. There is no failure…it is just results.  We often learn more from so-called ‘failures’ than many of our successes.
8. LET GO of the illusion of control
   WATCH THIS SNIPPET - Kung Fu Panda - Oogway Ascends
9. Find a MENTOR that can help you achieve your dreams
   WATCH THIS SNIPPET - Kung Fu Panda - Cookie Scene
10. At first it will be hard, then it gets easier with PRACTICE
    WATCH THIS SNIPPET - Kung Fu Panda - Shifu Training Po
11. Be UNIQUE…there is no-one else like you
12. CELEBRATE your achievements along the way
13. Keep FOCUS on your goals/dreams
14. To make something special you just have to BELIEVE it is special
15. There is POWER in believing in yourself
16. Focus on your STRENGTHS and use them to your advantage
    WATCH THIS SNIPPET - Kung Fu Panda - Po vs Tai Lung
17. BELIEVE in your inner Dragon Warrior

What was your favorite business lesson from above?  Have you ever been inspired in your business by a movie you watched, share it in the comments below.

How can I stay calm in difficult situations?

 

1. Don't talk to many people about your problems. Many of them are not interested, and they do not have a solution. Telling many people about your difficult situation might erode your confidence and mental well being in the sense that they might start mocking you with your difficult situation.
2. Accept that your actions are the only thing that can be controlled and with your actions, you will surely fine a way to get out of the difficult situation.
3. Be aware that being in a difficult situation is part of life and part of self development. See the difficult situation as an opportunity to grow and learn.
4. Wake up everyday appreciating the gift of life and read something positive. It could be a Bible or some of those spiritual books.
5. Go solo, meditate a lot and journal, isolate yourself from the crowd and once again, share your problem only with trusted people that might lift you up again.

When things get tough, you have to get tougher and remaining calm is one of underrated traits.life itself is not meant to be easy, but you can make life easier by conquering your fears. Be strong.

He is a popular actor, but the true story behind his success will inspire you to pursue your dreams!

You probably have seen the popular 1976 movie Rocky before, and you know that it’s one of the most successful movies in history, but did you know all the struggles its protagonist and screenwriter, Sylvester Stallone, had to go through to reach his goals?

Rocky was the first movie starring Sylvester Stallone, it’s been realized with just $1 million budget and unexpectedly grossed more than $200 million at the box office.

But what’s the truth behind Stallone’s success? Let me tell you his extraordinarily inspiring story:

Everybody knows Sylvester Stallone, but just a few know the inspiring story behind his success.
A story about failure, rejection and the eventual achievement of his dreams.
A story that should inspire you to never give up your goals.

Have you ever wondered why he has such a “unique” expression? He was born paralyzed in the lower left part of his face. Furthermore, his speech had not the perfect diction you would expect from an actor.

In mid 1970s he went to New York to pursue his dream of being an actor, but he found nothing but closed doors. He was broke, so he had to sleep for three weeks at the New Jersey Bus Terminal.

He even had to sell his beloved dog, his best friend, for $25. This was the lowest point of his life.

One day, while watching a Muhammad Ali match, he got an idea for a screenplay. He worked on it without sleeping for a whole weekend, and after 3 days of work the script was ready.

One of the first offers he got were $125,000 for the movie rights, but the producers didn’t want him to act in it. But this wasn’t his dream and walked away.

He had the guts to refuse such an offer, even if he was so broke.

After a few weeks they offered $325,000, and he refused again. Eventually they consented him to act in the movie, but with a very low salary for a leading role, only $35,000.

Guess which was the first thing he did with that money? He tracked down the person he sold the dog to, and bought back his best friend, spending $15,000.

The dog also starred in the movie, you can see him in the famous scene with Rocky running up the stairs.

        (featured image by Towpilot)

Rocky grossed $200 million at the box office.
Stallone had to go through the hardest path to get where he was, but all the sacrifices eventually paid off.
“It ain’t about how hard you hit, It’s about how hard you can get it and keep moving on. That’s how winning it’s done”

What this story teaches us is that if you want something badly enough and if you work harder than you can, you make the impossible possible.
Share this amazing story with your friends and inspire them to pursue their dreams.