Success From the Begining

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Immediately, the young tycoon, Jordan Belfort exhibits the classic American Dream in its prime. The opening scene is perfectly constructed as it fully observes the success Belfort is enjoying through the lavish lifestyle he lives as the camera descends with him down a grand staircase. From the amount of caretakers and security he's employing, to the simple  way he  indifferently chunks an entire glass over his shoulder,  it's understood he is the definition of wealthy. However, it  isn't money handed down. It is truly success. The opening scene also serves as a compare and contrast method as director Scorsese takes the story from where he's at to where he was. Not only does it further entail all his tremendous success, but it also unveils the key principle that created it all. After his investment firm closed ,Belfort seeks employment at a small investment firm only to learn how beneficial pink sheet stocks were over blue chip stocks. The 50% cash  return compared to the 2% of blue chips are his way to the top. Brilliant idea, but his actions demonstrated are vital. His what-ever-it-takes attitude is one to be admired 


Arizona Foothills Magazine

. A young twenty year-old Jordan Belfort went from a complacent educated college graduated to a hungry, ambitious entrepreneur. He bought a small shop to start his business, he recruited employees to work for him, developed a marketing scheme to help them sell, and ultimately was no longer the young  seeking employment. He was not seeking some job, he was seeking a legacy because Jordan Belfort knew one thing: "There's no nobility in poverty".  His motivation is foundation of the storyline. It's the foundation for his success. His success makes this film. Director Scorsese simply showed Jordan Belfort in his prime and backtracked his story to only evaluate and appreciate his success in finer detail. Eventually the small mechanic shop turned business ,on some unknown side of town, is the start. The corporate business on Wall Street ,shown in the beginning scene, is where Belfort would land.