But a professor can be considered an expert not only in economics and business. We also find his recommendations in the field of modern films and books worthy of attention. So, Evgeny Kogan’s advice.
The 7 best inspiring movies about retirees
Is the pension a sentence? Everyone decides this for themselves. But here are some movies about how retired people can gain new experiences or find new meaning in life.
1. Apprentice (2015, 16+)
Ben Whitaker, a 70-year-old widower, discovers that retirement isn’t over yet. Seizing the opportunity, he becomes a senior intern at an online fashion store under the leadership of Jules Austin.
2. Greater Turin (2008, 16+)
Retired auto mechanic Walt Kowalski spends his days fixing things around the house, drinking beer, and going to the barber once a month. Overall, he lives the rest of his life slowly. Until the night someone tries to steal his Gran Torino…
3. The fastest “Indian” (2005, 12+)
New Zealand retiree Bert Monroe, who spent decades of his life retrofitting his beloved 1920 Indian motorcycle, is heading to Bonneville with the goal of setting a world speed record.
4. Leave gracefully (2016, 18+)
Three retired friends found themselves in a difficult situation. The company they had worked for for years went into liquidation, froze their pension funds and then transferred them to a local bank to pay creditors. With no means of support, the elderly trio decides to rob a hated bank and recover what is rightfully theirs: their pension.
5. Second Life of Ove (2015, 18+)
Ove is a corrosive old grump who annoys his neighbors with constant complaints. He gets angry when he sees garbage thrown in the wrong place or a car parked incorrectly. And he is especially unhappy with the new settlers’ family, in which the father does not know how to drive a nail. But Uwe has perfect order in his house and in his garage. As in thoughts. But life stopped making sense for him a long time ago.
They make a list of things to do before playing boxing.
6. Marigold Hotel: The best of the exotic (2011, 12+)
The film tells the story of a group of British retirees who decide to “retire” in a less expensive and more exotic India. Attracted by an advertisement for the newly restored Marigold Hotel, they arrive at the location. But the hotel is a pale shadow of its former grandeur. Their joint adventures irrevocably change each of them.
7. Until I played in the box (2007, 12+)
This is exactly what two hospital roommates with cancer decided when they heard their verdict. An irascible billionaire and an erudite auto mechanic make a list of things that need to be done before playing. They embarked on the trip of their lives.
Five business books for the weekend
In this part, I have collected useful books that will help you brighten your weekend, gain useful business knowledge, improve your skills and broaden your horizons. But the main thing is to believe in yourself and do what seems impossible to you now.
1. Howard Schultz. “How Starbucks was built cup by cup”
An inspiring story about how a boy from a simple family instilled in the world the love not only for coffee, but also for the wonderful world of home atmosphere created in every coffee shop. The book contains many reflections that may be of interest to entrepreneurs.
2. Tom Peters. “In search of excellence. Lessons from the most successful companies in the United States”
The book is both a classic of management literature and a collection of case studies from several dozen leading American companies. Named one of the 20 best business books of all time by Forbes magazine.
3. B.Yu. Alexanderov. “Cheese.” Memoirs of the owner of the brands “B.Yu. Alexandrov” and “Rostagroexport”
The author talks about his development as an entrepreneur, starting with a business selling copper wire in the port of Khabarovsk when he was a sailor and before developing his own large companies. The memoir included details of his personal life, the author’s version of the concept of “happiness,” and advice on how to be happy by being honest with others and with oneself.
4. Sam Walton. “How I created Walmart”
Walton is the king of 20th century retail. Over the course of several decades, he turned a provincial store into the largest chain in the world. He writes about the inspiration, courage and hard work that allowed him to realize his dream and become a leader. This is like a textbook on how to run a commercial business. Modest but confident in his abilities, Sam speaks openly about the “rules of the road” in large companies.
5. Alan Farnham. “Stories of great successes. 12 stories about victories snatched from defeat”
Tom Monaghan (Dominose Pizza), Donald Trump, Ron Popeil (creator of many kitchen products) and other characters surprise with their determination and desire to overcome difficult circumstances. Bankruptcies, illnesses, social prejudices and even prison did not stop them.
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