Movies are great things to study because they not only tell us a story but also tell us about the values, dreams, and shortcomings of the time when they were made.
Check out a film from 20 years ago. Pay attention to the music, the fashion, and the pacing. Sometimes, you'll laugh as I do when I see people doing things like talking on enormous cell phones. You may also interpret the film differently because you're watching it at a different point in you life. Suddenly, you may have new insight into a character's motivations.
The goal is to realize that not that long ago, things were much different. But since we experience life in a day to day fashion, we don't notice these changes and shifts in our lives. People are actually quite flexible in how they can change and deal with new challenges. To paraphrase the popular ad: "We've come a long way, baby."
The global economic slowdown has produced a ton of unexpected changes and and challenges. Remember that you are not new to living with the unknown. You've probably experienced more of it than you think.
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