In this article you will know the walt disney story, for everything he had to go through and everything he did to create his empire. In addition, we will see 3 teachings that we can apply.
Going from not having a place to sleep to starting a business that sells more than 49 billion dollars, with more than 180,000 employees and is worth more than 170 billion; It is not an easy task.
The Walt Disney story.
At the age of 9, Walt Disney worked delivering newspapers and the fact of having to get up at 12 midnight to start his workday negatively influenced his academic performance. Around the same time he began daydreaming and got into the habit of starting to draw.
Years later he was in charge of drawing the comics for the school newspaper; and between comings and goings, he enlisted in the army. He was transferred to Europe and despite never going into combat, he was doing a very important job; drive an ambulance (which ended up full of drawings).
His passion was evident, drawing cartoons. So she decided to go back to the United States and pursue his dream.
The dream chase began.
He started in a company creating advertisements for magazines and newspapers. Later he opened his own business, which would fail.
He went back to work for another company called Kansas City Film Ad. There they made announcements through animation techniques; and it was there that Walt Disney acquired the necessary experience to start his own business again, called Laugh-O-Gram films.
In his new business, masterpieces and original works such as “Cinderella” and “Puss in Boots” were created. But unfortunately it was more money invested than profit. Reason why in the creation of a film that mixed reality and animation called: “Alice in Wonderland”, Laugh-O-Gram films declared bankruptcy.
Walt tried luck in Hollywood as a movie director, but was unsuccessful. So regardless of his past experiences, he gave himself a new opportunity with animation and together with his brother and a friend of his they founded Disney Brothers Studio. What would be the seed of the multi-billion dollar company The Walt Disney Company.
Walt’s story had many ups and downs but we all know the result. He is a pioneer in the history of animation, creator of emblematic characters such as Mickey Mouse, renowned businessman in the field of amusement parks and winner of 26 Oscars.
Like many entrepreneurs, he went through situations that would bring down most people. However, his determination allowed him to achieve success and leave teachings to all who want to achieve their goals:
Teachings of the history of Walt Disney.
1. Find a passion.
What defined Walt’s course was his passion for drawing. That was the engine that prompted him to get up from his failures and that would later allow him to leave a legacy for all of humanity.
2. Go beyond what is established.
In 1934, Walt proposed to make an animated feature film about the Snow White story. No one had ever done anything like it. The process took 3 years and was about to not be completed due to lack of resources.
Finally it all came together and allowed Walt to win a Academy Awards and recover financially.
Such was the ability to go further to start a business and do different things that he decided to create an amusement park; that at first sight he had nothing to do with the movies. People called him crazy but in the end we all know what it means disneyland for the world.
3. Make them remember you.
From his experience designing advertisements, he had the vision to do enough publicity to support his projects. On television, on the streets and even on coupons in food stores.
Everything that surrounds Walt Disney has a lot of merchandising. To date, Disney has television stations, games and amusement parks.
Conclusion.
Having the necessary motivation we can innovate and go further. And if we find a way to make people remember our brand; we will be closer to success.
Also read: 7 Stories of millionaires who were poor that will inspire you.
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