Inspirational and catchy video mashup created from Schwarzenegger’s speech. Enjoy.

I’ve just watched the Pirates of the Silicon Valley, again. 

I remember watching the movie a few years ago. The main thing which resonated in my mind back then was the ‘black’ background of the whole industry - the practice of stealing ideas. 

However, apart from pointing out that a business might be an ugly fight sometimes, there is another idea hidden there.

The motivation. If the passion of Gates and Jobs building the industry was in reality half of its representation in the movie, it was enormous. The same applies to the Zuckerberg’s cinematic alter ego. Indeed, their passion, their belief that they were changing the world might be only an unhealthy influence of Hollywood production. But I don’t think so.

I think that being ‘manic’ matters. You’ve got to believe that your time is well-spent. You’ve got to feel that your work has its purpose. 

You’ve got to trust yourself. If you don’t, nobody else will. 

Everybody needs a little help when it comes to motivation from time to time. I’ve put together a short list of great videos which always push me forward when I need it.

Do Your Stuff / Believe in Yourself videos 

1. Keep moving forward

Great speech from Rocky Balboa together with scenes from Snatch make a perfect motivational piece.

2. I am a champion

Speech given by a coach before a match. Coach’s speaking skills are extraordinary, indeed.

3. Failure is the pillar of success

In media we often see only people’s success stories. We don’t see that even successful people failed before their success came along.

Execute Your Business Now

1. Gary Vaynerchuk on Building Personal Brand

Intensive speech given by Gary at Web 2.0 Expo NY conference in ‘08. He appeals that you should do something you believe in. Even if you’re not interested in starting your business at all, the video is worth watching, since Gary is a truly amazing speaker.

2. Entrepreneur Golden Era

Again a video by Gary, this time from his show Next Wave. In the second part (2:10) he describes why it has never been a better time to start a business.

Energy boost

Sometimes all one needs is to pump up their energy levels. There goes an energetic video from apple store flash mob.

You gotta turn the world to your dance floor.