I Love watching movies (Romcoms, chic flicks, animated, sci-fi,
comedy, horror et al except war-related, depressing, family drama & dark
ones) and there is always something that I take back home. The King’s Speech
was one such movie. It is totally worthy of its wide acclaim.
The movie is filled with
useful reminders of struggles one can face to communicate clearly. At first,
many presenters struggle to get their words out. I had my moments too :P. But
then, over time I realized that you’re only as good as you perceive yourself to
be.
The movie reinforced that
there’s no substitute for hard work. You have to roll up your sleeves & put
in the hours to get where you want to be. And accepting that there is a problem
and you need help is the first step closer to finding its solution.
The therapist’s role
re-affirmed my belief that it is experience & not academic
credentials that makes you a pro (Now I don't regret not taking up
MBA last year inspite of the good-enough score).
Above all, 'Broadcast a
true version of yourself' is the biggest lesson to be learnt from the movie.
King George VI was loved by his people because his imperfections made him a
hero. His stammer humanized him.
