Life lessons Willy Wonka can teach us

Roald Dahl’s vivid imagination brought to life the whimsical and fantastical world of Willy Wonka and his chocolate factory. From chocolate rivers to edible landscapes, the sheer creativity of the setting has been captivating audiences of all ages since the release of the book in 1964.

The latest iteration of the timeless story is the musical film “Wonka”—directed by Paul King and starring Timothée Chalamet—is now available locally through HBO Go, powered by PLDT Home.

“Wonka” traces the billionaire chocolate maker’s beginnings. Chalamet plays the aspiring inventor, magician and chocolatier newly arrived in Europe after traveling the world for seven years. Here are life lessons that the world’s most popular chocolatier himself can teach us:

Work hard, persist, differentiate yourself

Every entrepreneur or employee faces logistical challenges and fierce competition. Sometimes, it seems impossible to overcome obstacles, but there is always a way. Pay attention to details

Wonka learns a lesson by not reading the fine print in Mrs. Scrubitt’s contract and he gets stuck working for her to pay off his debt. In real life, whether it’s a side hustle contract or your rental agreement, remember to always read the fine print. It’s literally fine print because it sometimes stipulates conditions you may not agree to had it been placed front and center.

Be creative, be imaginative

When people say use your imagination, they usually mean it sarcastically. Well, Wonka does use his imagination—and it pays off handsomely, getting his chocolate to the masses and a measure of popularity.

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Find your inspiration

Wonka’s inspiration is his mother’s love. “Hold on to your dreams,” his mother told him when he was a young boy. Throughout his difficulties Wonka held on to these words like a lifeline. Whatever it is that inspires you to get up earlier in the morning or work later at night, use it.

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