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Unexpected Life Lessons 80s Movies Teach Us About Personal Growth with Chris Clews

March 17, 2025 • Lisa Zawrotny • Episode 253

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Have you ever noticed how everywhere around us, in songs and shows and our favorite movies, there are amazing lessons to be had? And some of the best lessons come from the ones we enjoy the most, like 80s movies! Chris Clews joins me on the podcast to illustrate how these classic films we know and love offer timeless wisdom that can be applied to our current life. This week, episode 253 of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast is about unexpected life lessons 80s movies teach us about personal growth!

Chris Clews is a keynote speaker, author and ‘80s pop culture guy. He left his corporate marketing career of over 20 years to become a keynote speaker and author focused on the life and work lessons learned from ‘80s pop culture. As a keynote speaker, Chris has spoken to organizations including VISA, Duke Health, DHL, and more. He created the popular book series (3 volumes), The Ultimate Series on Essential Work & Life Lessons from ‘80s Pop Culture. He's passionate about animal rescue and donates a portion of the proceeds from his book sales and speaking gigs to rescues.

In this episode of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast, Chris Clews shares 3 life lessons we can take from our favorite nostalgic movies and how to apply these to our personal lives and careers.

Chris and I cover the following topics:

Insights into managing stress from everyone’s favorite karate master.
Lessons of inclusion and teamwork from a determined group of treasure-hunting kids.
A new perspective on personal growth and change from a unique group of detention-goers.

I encourage you to watch these classic movies (and others) with a new perspective and ask yourself: What life lessons are hiding in plain sight?

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