The Pursuit of Happyness (2006)
"Hey. Don't ever let somebody tell you… You can't do something. Not even me. All right? You got a dream… You gotta protect it. People can’t do something themselves, they wanna tell you you can't do it. If you want something, go get it. Period."
This quote reminds us to follow our dreams and not let anyone discourage us from pursuing them. Believe in yourself, protect your vision, and work tirelessly to achieve your goals.
Storyline
Based on a true story about a man named Christopher Gardner. Gardner has invested heavily in a device known as a "bone density scanner". He feels like he has it made selling these devices. However, they do not sell well as they are marginally better than x-ray at a much higher price. As Gardner works to make ends meet, his wife leaves him and he loses his apartment. Forced to live out in the streets with his son, Gardner continues to sell bone density scanners while concurrently taking on an unpaid internship as a stockbroker, with slim chances for advancement to a paid position. Before he can receive pay, he needs to outshine the competition through 6 months of training, and to sell his devices to stay afloat.