9 Nuggets of Wisdom I Learned from Wonder Woman

I grew up watching Wonder Woman.  She was one of the few female heroes at the time.  Recently, I watched the 2017 version of the movie starring Gal Gadot, and while the movie didn’t have any invisible planes, it did have some nuggets of wisdom that I am finally ready to hear.

1. Stick to your convictions.  She didn’t allow anyone to deter her from her belief that Aries was the one causing the war and it was up to her to stop him.  Sticking to your convictions and following your intuition is important.  As Rachel Hollis says, “Your dreams were put in your heart for a reason.”
2. Stop and enjoy the little things.  As the lead heroes were racing to catch a train, they passed by an ice cream cart.  She stopped and bought a cone, taking a moment to enjoy the flavor of the ice cream and telling the salesman he “should be proud” of how good the ice cream was.  This scene reminded me that everyone should take a moment and enjoy the little pleasures in life.
3. Never choose looking good over functionality.  Being in civilization and populated London, Diana (Wonder Woman) tried on a lot of clothes that were stylish and pretty for that era, but were not functional.  She did not stop until she found something that fit her but was also loose enough to allow her freedom of movement.  There is no reason to wear tight clothing that isn’t comfortable.
4. Care for others.  When Diana heard that people were being killed and injured in the war, she became distraught and made the decision to do something about it, with or without help from others.  Her care and compassion for other people fueled her conviction that Aries was behind the horribleness of the war.  Helping others should be our number one goal with anything we do.
5. Stick to your values.  Don’t allow others to tell you what to do and what not to do.  Maintain your values and don’t be afraid to walk away or go out on your own, even if it’s scary.
6. Be curious.  Ask a lot of questions. Don’t worry about what others think of you.  If you don’t know something, don’t be afraid to ask.  The more curious you are, the more you will learn, as long as you are present and really listen to the answers.
7. Follow through with your promises.  Diana promised her mother that she would take out Aries and stop the war, and she followed through with that promise.  Because she followed through and didn’t quit, the war ended and many people were saved.  Following through with your promises makes you more trustworthy and dependable.
8. Live in the moment.  Enjoy the moments of happiness: dance the dance, have the drink you enjoy, eat the ice cream.  Celebrate all of your wins, big ones and little ones.  There’s no promise of winning tomorrow so celebrate today.
9. Be persistent and don’t take No for an answer.  As a girl, Diana never gave up on her desire to be trained as a warrior.  She even met her aunt in secret to learn all she could, even though her mother forbade it.  She ended up being the best Amazon warrior on the island. Persistence is required to have a successful business.  There are always going to be ups and downs. Being persistent will help get you through the hard times.

As I am working to build an online service business that I love and is helpful for other businesses, these lessons have come up over and over again in the many trainings I’ve taken.  However, they have not all been presented in the way this movie presented them, and I am grateful I was finally ready to listen.