Shawshank Revealed: Success Secrets from the Classic Film
Shawshank Revealed: Success Secrets from the Classic Film
What you’ll learn
Skills you’ll gain
It's commonly understood that films and cinema are a way for humans to escape from real life, but often, they have relevance to the real world and are chalk full of lessons that can help you become a better version of yourself. The 1994 American film, The Shawshank Redemption, is no exception to this idea of providing valuable lessons. It follows the main character Andy through his journey of entering prison after receiving a life sentence. In this course, best-selling author Sam Bennett guides you through the specific lessons Andy learns on this journey, and empowers you to utilize Andy's takeaways as a means of improving your life. Sam analyzes several scenes from the film, explains what the message or symbolism is, and provides strategies for you to implement the lessons learned from these scenes without going through the same hardships Andy faced. After this course, you'll feel prepared to use the takeaways from this course to improve your life.
Syllabus
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Staying cool under fire One of the main characters in the film, Andy, shares the importance of emotional self control when he's tested under pressure. 2m
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Stoicism and controlling your reactions You can't control the things that happen to you, but you can control how you react to them. 3m
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Implementing stoicism at work The principles of the stoics are relevant beyond just controling your reactions - they can ultimately help you to become more successful. 3m
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The Warden's hypocrisy You've likely heard the expression actions speak louder than words, and this is true in the film. 1m
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Demystifying integrity Integrity goes beyond thoughts of morality and instead helps you aspire to being whole and equal throughout. 3m
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Implications of Integrity Integrity and its core principles are often taught at a young age, though it's not always obvious. 3m
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Finding people with real power In life, you've probably encountered someone who feels they have more authority or power than they really do. 2m
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Power and influence Bein able to influence others and use powers for good can help you get more done, and keep more people happy. 2m
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Building your power and influence It's necessary that you demonstrate an ability to build power and influence as these are things that can help you further yourself and your career. 2m
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A bucket of generosity One famous scene in the movie shows Andy using his influence to help others rather than himself. 1m
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Showing up meaningfully Generous individuals are often looked at as the people who give away the most, but in reality, it's the people who give what matters. 1m
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Cautious generosity It can be really easy to want to be generous, but it can also feel hard to not give too much away. 3m
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Tunneling with a teaspoon Persevence is a powerful tool that helps you appreciate little steps as progress towards a long term goal. 1m
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Power of perseverence It's incredibly common for humans to overestimate what they can achieve in a year while also underestimating what can be done in 15 minutes. 2m
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Small actions of perseverence Lofty, hard to achieve goals can easily fall to the wayside without strong plans that detail how you'll be successful. 2m
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Mozart in prison When you're able to find things to appreciate in even the darkest moments, you tap into joy. 2m
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Making space for joy Joy pushes beyond traditional happiness and actually unlocks your ability to find happiness in more of your surroundings. 2m
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Joy-generating strategies Joy can help you change your perspective and appreciate more of what the world has to offer, even when it feels dim. 3m
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Swimming through sewage In the film, Andy notably swims in a river of sewage to find his way to freedom. 1m
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Considering courage Courage is a powerful trait exhibited by Andy in the film that helps him to stay strong during times of strife. 4m
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Life-changing courage When you have courage, you will do what others won't, and take risks that help you go further. 2m
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Time for redemption Thanks for watching this course! 1m
Certificate
Certificate of Completion
Awarded upon successful completion of the course.
Instructor
Sam Bennett
Sam is a keynote speaker, a specialist in creativity and productivity, and the author of the bestselling book Get It Done: From Procrastination to Creative Genius in 15 Minutes a Day, which Seth Godin called “an instant classic, essential reading.”
Sam is also the author of Start Right Where You Are: How Little Changes Can Make a Big Difference for Overwhelmed Procrastinators, Frustrated Overachievers, and Recovering Perfectionists. Her latest book is The 15-Minute Method: The Surprisingly Simple Art of Getting It Done.
Sam Bennett
Author & Keynote Speaker
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