3 Lessons I Learned About Success From The Book Of Eli

WARNING: I am about ruin the “twist” of this move AND reveal my age all over this post.....

I know this movie is considered “old” now, but I just love this movie. I love the action, the photography, the story, the action... and did I say action...... “Sooo, you are going to re-make The Road Warrior with Denzel Washington AND Gary Oldman... and sprinkle in a little Flashdance”... What's not to love about this movie.

Besides all the action and cool colors, The Book of Eli had some deep lessons on what it takes to be successful

Lesson 1 – Keep Going West

Eli had a goal and laser beam focus. “Take this book and keep going west until you get there.” No matter who got in his way, how many battles he had to endure, the next day he brushed him self off and kept going west.

Lesson 2 – Know Thyself

*Spoiler Alert* Eli knew he was blind, but that didn't stop him from kicking ass and going west. He used his strengths to get him through. He smelled his enemies before they had a chance to attack, he could hear the intention in their voice, the rhythm of their breathing. He was well aware of his strengths and worked with them masterfully.

Lesson 3 – Watch What You Eat

There are cannibals out there, feeders of human flesh. Eli knew he couldn't eat just anyone's food and neither should you... If you want to be successful. Be careful of what you eat. Poor nutrition no matter how dialed in the rest of your program, your results will go up in smoke.