One of the benefits to being a Mom is exposure to animated films. Two of my absolute faves are Finding Nemo and The Bee Movie.

The Bee Movie stands out for me because there are so many goodies (lessons) inside. Here a line that leaped out for me:

“According to all known laws of aviation, there is no way a bee should be able to fly. Its wings are too small to get its fat little body off the ground. The bee, of course, flies anyway. Because bees don’t care what humans think is impossible.” ~ From “The Bee Movie” by Dreamworks Animation

I love this quote so much because it challenges the impossible. And the movie itself reminds us that it’s okay to be different, it’s okay to be authentic and it’s okay to follow our dreams (rather than doing what others expect of us).

The movie follows one particular worker bee…

Barry B. Benson who’s career path in the hive is … MAKING THE HONEY. Every bee is assigned to as specific area with the overall goal of… MAKING THE HONEY. They don’t get a choice. (Oh the horror!)

But Barry is disillusioned by this career path and declares that he’s “leaving the hive”. (High five Barry!)

Okay seriously, Barry’s desire to “leave” reminds me of that knowing I had that there was so much more for me than just being an employee. And the reaction of Barry’s family and community to the idea that he would “leave” reminds me of that deer in the headlights stare that I used to get (still do) in reaction to the fact that I’m an entrepreneur. Too funny! (Watch the video – you’ll see what I mean.)

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The majority of the world is comprised of “worker bees” so when it comes to passionate entrepreneurs like you and I (and Barry), most people don’t “understand” why we’d even entertain the idea of leaving the hive. In fact we are surrounded by people who think we’re crazy or making a huge mistake and this collective energy can make even the most detemined entrepreneur doubt themselves on a good day.

Thankfully there is something we can do about this outside influence which is to avoid time spent with Negative Neds and Nellies who seem to be on a mission to burst your bubble. And then begin to surround yourself with other entrepreneurs… people who understand.

Whether you create an informal mastermind on your own, join an association or get super serious and step into a high level coaching program, your environment of choice will support the very fact that YOU have the courage to reach for your dreams.

You left the hive baby! Woohoo!

~ Gina xo

Now, run don’t walk to your nearest video store. I promise The Bee Movie is worth watching! Barry’s voice is none other than Jerry Seinfeld which totally adds the the experience.