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5 Documentaries to Inspire

“Whatever human endeavor we choose, as long as we live our truth, it is success.”

― Kamal Ravikant, Live Your Truth

Documentaries allow people to view worlds different from their own and learn something valuable from them. Especially in an academic setting, there is a lot of thought put into what one would like to do for the rest of their life, and how to accomplish it.

In this list of documentaries you will find extraordinary individuals who prove themselves to be outstanding examples of what it truly means to live your own truth. All share what it means to pair passion with an occupation, and how success manifests itself to them. There is no set experience or background required to find success, it’s really just all about what makes you tick.

1. Encounters At the End of the World, Werner Herzog, 2007

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Follow Werner Herzog to Antarctica where he explores this stunning icy continent and the small group of people (and penguins) who call it their home.

2. Jiro Dreams of Sushi, David Gelb, 2011

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Learn what it takes to be one of the best sushi masters in the world, and how terrified you’d be to visit the restaurant and have an 83-year old sushi master stare at you while you ate each work of art one-by-one in front of him.

3. Man On Wire, James Marsh, 2008

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Philippe Petit performed a daring but illegal high-wire act between New York City’s Trade Center Towers in 1974. Imagine having an occupation that you love deeply, but could kill you at any second-this is where Philippe steps in…

4. Maidentrip, Jillian Schlesinger, 2013

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Witness a 14 year old girl set the record for the youngest person to sail the world solo.

5. Marina Abramovic: The Artist Is Present, Matthew Akers, Jeff Dupre, 2012

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Enter the world of an artist discussed and revered by many, performance artist Marina Abramovic. Learn about her life spent challenging and reflecting on the human psyche and what makes art so provocative and intriguing.

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Best Wishes,

Kate L’Heureux

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