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6+2 Things to learn from Iron Man
6+2 life lessons from Iron Man
So I saw Iron Man and I was thinking, besides enjoying the movie (a lot), is there anything I/we can learn from it. So here’s my list – feel free to add your own:
1) When in a desperate situation, never give up. Granted it helps when it’s a movie and you can edit the script, but remember, anything is possible.
2) Make the most of any situation. So you have a hole in your chest and you need a small nuclear reactor to keep you alive – build a Super Hero. Personally, I lost 2 fingers when I was three; so I learned how to be ambidextrous and I have become very hard to guard in basketball.
3) Take risks – the greatest ideas in history were either accidents or risks. We do not fly on 747s because it was common wisdom that we could do so.
4) Style matters – so If I just built ‘Iron Man’ and it actually worked, I don’t know if I would care what color it was. But the reality is that at times, the clothes do make the man. Don’t believe me – picture your favorite car – now paint it Hot Pink – still cool?
5) Spotting the evil genius – All bald men with beards are evil – like Dr. Andrew Weil.
6) Girls remember EVERYTHING – so you just saved the world from an evil genius, almost died, you’re a billionaire and your assistant/crush/girlfriend remembers that you forgot to get her a drink. For the love of G-d - cut the man some slack!
And for the bonus:
Lessons to learn from Robert Downey Jr.
1) There is redemption for almost any situation. A number of years ago Robert Downey was in jail, a drug addict, etc.. Now he is married, a father, and back as one of the biggest movie stars in the world.
2) Your first attempt at a comeback should be to get back to zero, not a 100. Robert Downey settled in with a movie like Charlie Bartlett before he went for the blockbuster. It helps reset people’s expectations.
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Loved it. I'm at the resetting expectations stage myself, heading toward redemption. But I better shave my beard, or I'll be spotted for sure!
Terrific post. Loved Iron Man and I've always loved Robert Downey Jr (he was robbed of an oscar for Chaplin). With Iron Man and Tropic Thunder out this year, RDJ is definitely the megastar of the year, however, I would say his comeback was made when he starred in Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, one of my all time favorite movies.
very good post, but what would Captain Jean Luc Picard of the star ship enterprise 1701-D, accomplished mediator, abitor of successor to the Klingon Empire, hand picked by K'Mpec to choose his successor and discover who poisioned him with Ridian 6, for which there is no cure. He was also bald, and no villian.
Alex, but he didn't have a beard! Its the beard I tell you, the beard!!!
King Richard in Robin Hood Men In Tights had a beard.
I am bald with a beard, and I can tell you, I am pure distilled evil.
WOW thats the lamest shit i have ever seen posted. Oh, and all of you who are complimenting it are nerd douches. lolz.
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang was HILARIOUS...really weird movie, I LOVE it... :)
Some of the advices were good; some were just corny. All in all, it's a very light-hearted post that analyzes Iron Man and real life. I really liked the first advice: never give up even if the situation looks impossible. I was definitely encouraged with that lesson in the movie and in your blog.
Yep, us girls remember everything!
I would like to politely state that these lessons are things that we should all know by now. Especially, not trusting a bald man. Am I right?
The things to learn from RDJ were a little more serious in tone than the rest of the article, but they all have some truth to them. Except not trusting bald guys! You know who's bald? Detective John McClane! And you can trust him as long as you're not a terrorist/kidnapper/murderer!
Yes, Iron Man was cool. I liked it much better than the recent Batman. I knew nothing of the character or story before watching the film. What an "inventive" way to get out of that situation he was in! Nothing "magical" about how the character blossomed. He used his wits, skill, and perseverance to solve the problem.
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