The quote, “You want something. Go get it. Period.”, is from a phenomenal movie I watched at home the other night that I missed when it was in theatres. Pursuit of Happyness has far too many great messages to detail here, but there was one message that can never be repeated too much: don’t let anybody (and I mean ANYBODY) steal your dream. Actor Will Smith does a great job making that point in this short video excerpt from the movie (which by the way, is based on a true story about Chris Gardner, who went from being homeless to great success because he refused to let others steal his dream).
This movie is in my permanent DVD collection and I can’t wait until my grandchildren are old enough to understand it. You can get a copy at Amazon (and used ones are available as well.
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4 Responses to ““You want something. Go get it. Period.””
This is so true. Dreamstealers are everywhere. The worst ones are from your most well-meaning friends and family. They are only trying to protect you from their own fears and self-limiting perspective. So, politely refuse to listen to the negative influece of other people. You don’t have to argue just excuse yourself and allow the negative energy to diminish. Thanks Vic for giving us the success fuel we all need!
Bart has it right, the movie has it wrong. The message is “don’t listen”, not “don’t let them tell you”. What are you supposed to do? Club them before they speak?
Hi,
Yes that move is really good. I liked the success through drive and determination angle. Believing in yourself is the key to making it. I also heard that the book was very good too.
November 19th, 2007 at 10:16 am
This is so true. Dreamstealers are everywhere. The worst ones are from your most well-meaning friends and family. They are only trying to protect you from their own fears and self-limiting perspective. So, politely refuse to listen to the negative influece of other people. You don’t have to argue just excuse yourself and allow the negative energy to diminish. Thanks Vic for giving us the success fuel we all need!
November 30th, 2007 at 2:51 pm
Bart has it right, the movie has it wrong. The message is “don’t listen”, not “don’t let them tell you”. What are you supposed to do? Club them before they speak?
February 4th, 2008 at 3:27 pm
Thanks, Vic. I just posted this YouTube clip on my blog too. I found you through the Barefoot Summit page. All the best to you!
February 11th, 2008 at 3:49 pm
Hi,
Yes that move is really good. I liked the success through drive and determination angle. Believing in yourself is the key to making it. I also heard that the book was very good too.
Thanks,
Ed Anderson
http://www.masteringyourquest.com
http://www.edcanderson.com