Never Stop Fighting for What You Believe In
I just returned home from seeing ‘Flash of Genius’, an extraordinary movie about inventor Dr. Robert W. Kearns and his landmark patent infringement case against the Ford Motor Company. Dr. Kearns had the vision and imagination to engineer the intermittent wiper (an ‘option’ in the earlier years of the automotive industry, and after showing his invention to Ford, they stole his invention without a formal approval from Kearn.
Angry and wronged, Kearn filed suit against Ford and won. The take away from this movie for me was quite simple and is a theme I’ve written about before: Never stop fighting for what you believe in!
Unfortunately, Kearn’s determination to protect his invention and patent came at a cost: The loss of his family. Kearn’s wife packed up their kids and moved away, leaving Kearn in a depressive, yet still determined state. He was ever so determined to prove that Ford was wrong for their actions and he succeeded.
Let this be a reminder to continue the fight for what you love. Do not allow ‘dream stealers’ to destroy your passion for an idea, thought, desire, person or anything else. When we embrace the flame that burns within, we eventually realize the victory we seek. I can attest to this from my own personal experience. Stand up and fight for what you love. No one can ever deny you the ability to believe in yourself. It is the fuel from which great ideas are born.
Keep up the fight, no matter what.
Related posts you might find of interest:
Movie Night: I.O.U.S.A. (a MUST SEE)
I.O.U.S.A., the critically acclaimed documentary about America’s economic crisis (a $9+ Trillion deficit), is being featured nationwide tonight at select theaters with a LIVE Q&A with Warren Buffet, Pete Peterson and Dave Walker. I purchased my ticket yesterday and I’m looking forward to this compelling piece along with commentary and insights from a respectable figure in the global markets (Buffet).
If you can attend, find a local theatre and purchase a ticket ASAP!
From the IOUSA website:
“Wake up, America! We’re on the brink of a financial meltdown. I.O.U.S.A. boldly examines the rapidly growing national debt and its consequences for the United States and its citizens. Burdened with an ever-expanding government and military, increased international competition, overextended entitlement programs, and debts to foreign countries that are becoming impossible to honor, America must mend its spendthrift ways or face an economic disaster of epic proportions.
Throughout history, the American government has found it nearly impossible to spend only what has been raised through taxes. Wielding candid interviews with both average American taxpayers and government officials, Sundance veteran Patrick Creadon (Wordplay) helps demystify the nation’s financial practices and policies. The film follows former U.S. Comptroller General David Walker as he crisscrosses the country explaining America’s unsustainable fiscal policies to its citizens.
With surgical precision, Creadon interweaves archival footage and economic data to paint a vivid and alarming profile of America’s current economic situation. The ultimate power of I.O.U.S.A. is that the film moves beyond doomsday rhetoric to proffer potential financial scenarios and propose solutions about how we can recreate a fiscally sound nation for future generations.
Creadon uses candid interviews and his featured subjects include Warren Buffett, Alan Greenspan, Paul O’Neill, Robert Rubin, and Paul Volcker, along with the Peter G. Peterson Foundation’s own David Walker and Bob Bixby of the Concord Coalition, a Foundation grantee.
Pointedly topical and consummately nonpartisan, I.O.U.S.A. drives home the message that the only time for America’s financial future is now.”
Related posts you might find of interest:
Late-Night Movie: ‘Pineapple Express’
Tonight, I’m going to see the Seth Rogen and James Franco comedy, ‘Pineapple Express’, at Midnight. From the trailers, it looks like a hilarious movie and Seth always seems to come through with an entertaining flick. I’m all about having a good laugh!
At the movies: Step Brother
At the movies to see ‘Step Brother’ — Back later with my thoughts.
Related posts you might find of interest:
Rave: ‘Into The Wild’
Chris McCandless (Credit: Chris McCandless)
Late this morning, I watched with much interest a great film: ‘Into The Wild’. Released last September, it was a film I really wanted to see and I’m glad I finally had the pleasure to do so. I was attracted to the basis of the movie, which is based on the true life story of Chris McCandless.
Frustrated with the ways of a material world and people, Chris began a journey of truth after graduating from college: He left his family, donated most of his life savings and hitchhiked across North America to explore the real true meaning of life. His journey and life would all end in Alaska, where he spent months in the wilderness with little gear, food or preparation.
Chris and ‘Into The Wild’ calls to mind what really should matter in life. As one who’s obsessed with the truth and meaning of life, Chris’ story hit home. At times, there were emotional moments during the film, because Chris reminded me much of myself: The highly conflicted young guy living in a world of fables, titles and numbers.
While I don’t think I’ll ever approach my journey in the way Chris did, I do intend to spend much time traveling this planet in search of many answers and experiences. If you haven’t seen this movie, please do. It’s not only enlightening, but also a chilling reality about who we are as people today.
Related posts you might find of interest: