Do you want an extra boost of energy? Try giving! If you’re not convinced this is an effective cure, why not watch a movie first? But not just any movie, says motivational specialist, movie buff and Daily Challenge member, Emmanuel Lopez-Motivatorman. In this guest post series, Emmanuel suggests movies that will stimulate your urge to give.

Here are 3 more films from my list of 15 movies to inspire you to be a more thoughtful, altruistic person:

7) Meet John Doe 1941

This Frank Capra classic is about Gary Cooper’s character who unwittingly becomes a spokesperson for a major newspaper. He ends up inspiring a nation with his messages of helping out a neighbour in need.

Millions 2004

A young boy finds a bag full of money and you see how naturally thoughtful he is about others in need. The film also shows how others behave (bad and good) when it comes to receiving sudden abundance. This movie was directed by Danny Boyle who also directed Slumdog Millionaire.

9) Mr. Deeds Goes To Town 1936

This Frank Capra classic is about a small-town man who inherits millions of dollars and is thrust into the big city life of New York. You see how his small-town values for being thoughtful of others leads him to helping hundreds in need of work with his new money.

Let these movies help you visualize how you can give to someone today! And see next blog post for 3 more movie ideas to bring out the giver in you.

See Part 1 for complete list of movies

Emmanuel Lopez aka Motivatorman is an award-winning illustrator, recording artist and motivational specialist. The Washington Post has featured his blog as a recommended resource for motivational tips and inspiring movie examples. Emmanuel offers empowering keynotes and seminars to organizations to help build optimistic mindsets during the current economic challenges. More info: www.motivatorman.com

Come back to the Do Gooder Daily one week from today for Part 5 of 15 Inspiring Movies About Giving.