Good Fortune (2016)

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GOOD FORTUNE is the rags to riches tale of conscious capitalism pioneer John Paul DeJoria. Born with nothing, at times homeless on the streets of LA, “JP” spent his early adulthood in and out of motorcycle gangs only to wheel and deal his way to the top of a vast hair and tequila empire. A modern day Robin Hood, JP’s motto is “Success unshared is failure.” The son of immigrants, JP defies the stereotype of 'the 1%' and is the poster boy of the triple bottom line – people, planet and profit. A success story full of ups and downs, GOOD FORTUNE is the portrait of an extraordinary business man.

Film Overview
"Good Fortune" is a thought-provoking documentary released in 2016. Joshua Tickell and Rebecca Harrell Tickell directed the film and it brings an effective message of positivity and philanthropy. The narrative revolves around the inspiring life story of John Paul DeJoria who is an extremely successful service entrepreneur and a dedicated philanthropist.

John Paul DeJoria's Journey
Born in Los Angeles in 1944, John Paul DeJoria dealt with a life of difficulty and hardship. He spent his early years signing up with street gangs and later, even lived in a foster house. Despite his trials and tribulations, DeJoria proved that anybody could turn their life around with the right mindset and effort. His rags-to-riches story wonderfully encapsulates the American dream. He co-founded John Paul Mitchell Systems, the hair care line, and Patron Spirits Company, the premium tequila brand.

Business Success and Philanthropy
Through his entrepreneurial undertakings, DeJoria amassed a fortune but selected not to keep all of it for himself. "Good Fortune" delivers a within check out DeJoria's viewpoint of company success, underlined by his principle of "doing great while doing well". The film showcases his belief in making the world a better location, and this belief is integral to all his efforts. He explains that his main intention is not to make wealth, however to use it for the advantage of others. DeJoria's philanthropic interests are extensive, from environmental conservation to helping the homeless and other susceptible populations.

DeJoria's Philosophy and Inspirational Journey
"Good Fortune" takes the audiences through DeJoria's extraordinary journey in a systematic way. It completely looks into his life philosophy of success does not simply depend on material prosperity but in 'returning' to the society that made the success possible. Through his adversity-riddled early years to his unrivaled business success, the movie emphasizes DeJoria's strong sense of social obligation. No matter his organization prowess, he remains grounded, modest, and highly linked to his humble roots.

Conclusion
In conclusion, "Good Fortune" is an intimate portrait of a man, the embodiment of the rags-to-riches tale, however with a humanitarian twist. DeJoria's individual durability and dedication to making a distinction are elements that have actually been brought forth in the movie. It is an effective story that works as an eye-opener to the business world. It shows how rich the 'rich' can become, not in terms of money however in terms of goodwill and impact, when the ideal components line up. The path trodden by DeJoria is not a typical one, making his story and this film motivating and worth viewing.

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