There's something oddly comforting about Legally Blonde. It's intriguing how tactically the creators were able to convey life's most powerful concepts in the most trivial ways. The quirky and endearing Elle Woods (Reese Witherspoon) plays a large role in this method as she manages to break social boundaries by staying true to her own values. Stereotypes aside, Elle simplifies life's existential questions by showing us the power of motivation, confidence, ingenuity, and kindness.
1. Even when the odds are against you, never doubt your potential. The journey towards success is defined by our ability to maintain enthusiasm. Keep the faith.
2. Own who you are. We were all put on this earth for a reason, so embrace your individuality. You are capable of making a difference.
3. Always look presentable. Looking great means feeling great. Simple as that. And let’s be honest, you’ll never know who you’ll run into!
4. Don’t let your surroundings get in the way of your passions. Your morals are intrinsic, so don’t ever forget where you stand on the spectrum of life.
5. Be an optimist. People feed off of positive energy, so make every effort to generate your own.
6. Let love carry you. Allow your heart to be your guide, even if it means complete vulnerability. Don’t deprive yourself of emotion — embrace the hurt. We're only human.
7. Never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, NEVER give up.
8. Break down. Even idealists need reality checks. Life has a funny way of pulling our heads out of the clouds and teaching us how to stay grounded. Uncertainty of the future can be terrifying, so it's perfectly normal to question ourselves every once in a while.
9. Never judge a book — or person — by its cover. We all have stories that shape us. And let’s face it, we’re all just trying to figure everything out.
10. Strive to see the good in people. Sometimes first impressions are not accurate reflections of someone. Make an effort to look below the surface of conversation — words and actions always have an underlying purpose. And more often than not, harsh comments come from a place of hurt.
11. Believe in yourself. Wherever you want to be — if you want it badly enough, you’ll get there. Once you've found a method to the madness, life all of a sudden becomes a little simpler.
