Four Inspiring TV Shows That Will Motivate You to Follow Your Wildest Dreams
When you don’t have anyone in your circle that is following their wildest dreams in life, just the idea of taking a leap and making a splash can feel extremely uncomfortable. But let me tell you a secret: there is actually a lot of beauty in that. Feeling uncomfortable is just a sign of transformation and growth. Kristin Lohr puts it perfectly:
“Growth is uncomfortable because you’ve never been here before.”
When I took the first few steps towards the version of myself that I am today, I didn’t know how to get started, or if I was even good enough to get to where I wanted to be. But I moved forward anyway — without an experienced mentor to guide me. Just a whole lot of passion, faith and inspiring tv shows (oop, you’ll see).
When you don’t have an experienced mentor to guide you through the process of building your dream—whatever that may be to you, it’s normal to turn to fictional characters in your favourite tv shows to inspire your direction, and motivation to keep going on your journey.
Below I have pulled together a list of the tv shows that will inspire you to follow your wildest dreams. And how exactly do I know that they will have this kind of impact? Because I have personally watched them and found they had this effect on me. Even today when I need a top up of inspiration or motivation, I will put one of these binge-worthy, career inspiring tv shows on and now you can too!
Let’s get into the actual list now, shall we?
1. One Tree Hill
In the early seasons of One Tree Hill, the show follows the lives of two half-brothers, Lucas Scott (Chad Michael Murray) and Nathan Scott (James Lafferty), who compete for positions on their school's basketball team. But by the time the season 9 finale came around, it became clear that One Tree Hill was not just a tv show about brother rivalry and basketball… it was a tv show about believing in your dreams and the opportunities for infinite possibilities that arise when you do.
Inspiring Quotes From the Characters in Tree Hill:
“I think we got one life, one chance, and what we do with it is up to us.” — Peyton Sawyer
“When you stop fighting, you stop living. We all need that thing that’s worth fighting for. Maybe it’s a certain someone, or a special place, maybe just an idea. So find your fight, and fight like hell, ’til your battle is won.” — Brooke Davis
“Happiness comes in many forms — in the company of good friends, in the feeling you get when you make someone else’s dream come true, or in the promise of hope renewed. It’s OK to let yourself be happy because you never know how fleeting that happiness might be…” — Lucas Scott
“You can choose to blame your circumstances on fate or bad luck or bad choices. Or you can fight back. Things aren’t always going to be fair in the real world. That’s just the way it is. But for the most part, you get what you give. Rest of your life is being shaped right now. With the dreams you chase, the choices you make, and the person you decide to be. The rest of your life is a long time. And the rest of your life starts right now.” — Haley James
“So don’t be afraid to make mistakes, to stumble and fall, cause most of the time, the greatest rewards come from doing the things that scare you the most. Maybe you’ll get everything you wish for. Maybe you’ll get more than you ever could have imagined. Who knows where life will take you. The road is long and in the end, the journey is the destination.” — Coach Whitey Durham
“Make a wish and place it in your heart. Anything you want, everything you want. Do you have it? Good. Now believe it can come true. You never know where the next miracle is gonna come from, the next smile, the next wish come true. But if you believe that it’s right around the corner, and you open your heart and mind to the possibility of it, to the certainty of it, you just might get the thing you’re wishing for. The world is full of magic. You just have to believe in it. So, make your wish. Do you have it? Good. Now, believe in it with all your heart…” — Peyton Sawyer
Where Can You Watch One Tree Hill in the UK?
ITV Hub, Sky TV, Amazon Prime & Apple TV
2. The Bold Type
The Bold Type is an American comedy-drama tv show centres on a stylish trio who are living their dream careers at a famous women’s magazine based in New York City. There’s Jane (Katie Stevens), a writer, Kat (Aisha Dee), a social media director, and Sutton (Meghann Fahy), an assistant-turned-stylist. Together, they navigate the big city life and career trajectories while using their wits and skills to fight for what they believe in.
Inspiring Quotes From the Bold Type:
“Keep bringing your passion, it’s how you’re going to make your mark.”– Oliver Grayson
“If you can’t do it with feeling, don’t.” - Sutton Brady
“Looking back, that's exactly why it was the right decision. Because it was the one that scared the shit out of me.” - Jacqueline Carlyle
“Don’t say ‘I’m sorry’ when you have nothing to apologise for.” - Jacqueline Carlyle
“Nevertheless, we will persist.”-Jaqueline Carlyle
“Life can change in a flash, so what are we waiting for?” - Jane Sloane
"I’ve been so focused on the path that I’m on, I didn’t consider that there were others. And now… what if I’d be happier designing? Am I crazy to be thinking about this?" — Sutton Brady
“We should be taking in every experience. We should be living our lives, taking risks, and, you know, putting ourselves out there.” - Jane Sloane
Where Can You Watch the Bold Type in the UK?
Seasons 1 - 3 are available on Amazon Prime
3. The Good Wife
The Good Wife is an American political and legal TV drama series that aired in 2009. It follows the story of Alicia Florrick (Julianna Margulies), a stay-at-home mother of 13 years and wife of the Cook County State’s Attorney, who returns to law as a litigator after a very humiliating sex and corruption scandal involving her husband.
Inspiring Quotes From the Good Wife That Will Change Your Life:
“I’m gonna try something I may regret, but at least I’m gonna try it.” - Alicia Florrick
“When the door you have been knocking at finally swings open, you don’t ask why. You run through.” — Diane Lockhart
“I want what I’m worth.” — Diane Lockhart
“You’re a good lawyer, but you’re always waiting for people to give you things.” – Kalinda Sharma
“I’m feeling a bit vulnerable, but I’m going to to use it.” – Elsbeth Tascioni
“You won’t feel like it. But put on nice clothing. Force yourself, too. Not for public. For you.” — Alicia Florrick
Where Can You Watch the Good Wife in the UK?
Channel 4’s My4, Amazon Prime, Sky TV & Apple TV
If you’ve already seen The Good Wife and are looking to watch a similar tv show covering the legal/political sectors with a strong female lead, check out Scandal or How To Get Away With Murder.
4. Ugly Betty
Ugly Betty is an American comedy-drama TV series that follows Betty Suarez (America Ferrera), a smart but wholesome woman as she embraces her unique appearance and independent attitude in the cutthroat world of fashion publishing in New York City.
The Best Quote From Ugly Betty:
"A word of advice, be who you are, wear what you want, just learn how to run real fast." - Marc St. James
Where Can You Watch Ugly Betty in the UK?
Disney Plus, Amazon Prime & Apple TV
And that’s a wrap! What do you think? Did I miss any career-inspiring tv shows from my list? Let me know which tv shows inspired you to follow your wildest dreams below!
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