The Blind Side: A Great Source of Inspiration

Every once in a while we all need a boost of inspiration, a story which inspires us to be all we can be. Whatever this source of inspiration may be, whether it is from a person we know or a staple of mainstream media from a song, a book, a movie, or speech, these sources of inspiration are great motivators.

For any entrepreneur or leader in general, finding new sources of inspirations to motivate one’s team members is a crucial; aspect of being an effective leader. One of the greatest inspirational stories from this holiday season comes from Michael Oher, the subject of the new movie “The Blind Side”, currently playing in theatres across the United States.

Here is a full synopsis of the movie from Fandango:

Taken in by a well-to-do family and offered a second chance at life, a homeless teen grows to become the star athlete projected to be the first pick at the NFL draft in this sports-themed comedy drama inspired by author Michael Lewis’ best-seller The Blind Side: Evolution of a Game. Michael Oher was living on the streets when he was welcomed into the home of a conservative suburban family, but over time he matured into a talented athlete. As the NFL draft approaches, fans and sports radio personalities alike speculate that Oher will be the hottest pick of the year

This story is a tremendous success story, telling the tale of a underprivileged young man who was given the chance to succeed and seized the opportunity, taking advantage of every resource he was provided with to reach the pinnacle of his profession: being drafted in the first round of the 2009 NFL Draft by the Baltimore Ravens and succeeding in his rookie season.

If you are looking for a success story which shows how anyone can success in this world with hard work, passion, dedication, and compassion, The Blind Side is the perfect movie to watch.