Denise Corcoran at American Chronicle:
Rarely has any movie left such a lasting impression on the American public as Frank Capra’s all-time masterpiece — “It’s a Wonderful Life.â€? We all know the story and have seen it many times.
In reality, this film serves as a universal story of the enduring human spirit — filled with many powerful lessons about life, business and money.
The REAL Message: 3 Profound Lessons About Money, Success and the Purpose of Life
LESSON 1: Failure is in the eye of the beholder.
“It’s a Wonderful Lifeâ€? is a movie about a small town guy who thinks he is a failure and wishes he had never been born, It is only by getting a glimpse of what life would be like without him, does George get a major epiphany. “He is not a failure afterall.â€? He learns that he contributed to the happiness of many people, and that he made a difference.LESSON 2: Our true wealth is measured by the love and support of family and friends.
When Uncle Billy loses the company bank deposit, George Bailey is unable to handle the burden of all the people’s money he cannot repay, he contemplates suicide and ending his misery. He loses perspective of the many blessings still in his life. At the end of the movie, George opens up a book given to him by his guardian angel with a handwritten note: “Remember: No man is a failure who has friends.”LESSON 3: We all have a purpose in life.
George did not recognize his life purpose until he hit rock bottom and questioned his very existence. With the helping hand of his guardian angel, he got to see the truth. The roadblocks that forced him to sacrifice his dreams and instead serve the community where he grew up were, in reality, the stepping stones to living his life’s purpose.Photo by Republic Pictures.
CE Coach on May 4th, 2007 at 6:23 pm
Yes indeed. I totally agree, especially with your LESSON3: “We all have a purpose in life.” For me, life lessons on purpose is captured in three steps.
1. Finding Your Purpose Within!
2. Succeeding on Purpose!
3. Fire and Desire!