THE 7 LESSONS FROM MONSTERS UNIVERSITY

August 3rd, 2013

 

 

The new Pixar Movie delivers valuable advice on teamwork and

perseverance to achieve goals.

By Belen Gomez-Pereira

07-01-2013

www.soyentrepreneur.com

The latest production of the Pixar animation studios, "Monsters University", also

from being a blockbuster, it contains lessons for business owners. Now, the

characters from Monsters Inc. (Mike Wazowski and Sullivan) - rescued to perform the

prequel to the film released in 2001- attend college to become

into professional 'scarers'.

Take note:

1. Choose the best partner

The best partner for success is the one who shares the same vision and has

complementary skills to yours. While Mike is the 'brains' of the team,

Sulley has the natural talent and physical strength to scare; Also, one represents the

logic and another instinct. Together, putting into practice the skills of each and

diminishing the weaknesses of the other, they manage to devise successful plans despite their

initial bumps.

2. Get the best out of your team

A good leader is one who knows how to fully exploit the qualities (obvious and hidden) of

your team members and inspire them to develop them. The one-eyed green monster is

a great example of it; though he is forced to work with individuals who apparently

they have no talent, he knows how to motivate them and find their skills. Slowly

discovers that everyone has something to contribute to achieve the goals and that it is necessary

teamwork.

3. Do not let yourself be defeated

Wazowski doesn't have the physical appearance to be a scarer; in fact, it generates the ridicule of the

rest of the monsters for its small size and good-natured image. However, to

Despite this, he manages to fulfill his dreams little by little. During the film he confronts

numerous obstacles and failures (such as lack of acceptance and sanctions for bad

behavior), but has an objective in mind that motivates him and drives him to generate new

strategies and solutions to reach it.

4. College is not everything

While studies are a good basis for gaining knowledge, they are only the

first step. The real world is very different. Mike, who was a great student and

always got top marks, he soon discovers that it can only be proven

himself if he acts in the outside world. When he decides to do it, he notices that things are

very different and that you must learn to adapt to them.

5. Eliminate your fears

While Mike lives in the constant face of challenges and fears nothing, Sulley

he is constantly undermined by his own fears. Your fear and lack of self-confidence

It prevents you from reaching your full potential and showing your talent to others. it's just

When you decide to overcome them and take risks you know that you are capable of achieving success.

6. Start small

When the monsters enter the important company Monsters Inc. they must work in

all areas of the company to get your dream job. They are messengers

cooks and janitors before they became scarers. This demonstrates that

only hard work and perseverance are the keys to reaching the top.

7. Get passionate

The reason why this pair of monsters accomplish their goals is because they feel great

passion for your goal. Thanks to this they can overcome failures, get up several times and be

willing to sacrifice everything. Since he was a child, Mike wanted to be scary and this idea was what

it pushed him to work and make it happen.

In addition, Mike has other qualities similar to the most successful entrepreneurs: he is

able to surprise and constantly challenge himself