If you are in need of motivation to constantly move ahead on the path of success, you should keep yourself surrounded with films, music, and books since they are a great way to enrich both the mind and the soul.

Below is the list of some of the most spectacular films, music, and books that have won accolades worldwide for their rich, outstanding content.

Films
The Shawshank Redemption
The movie is about a man who is falsely imprisoned for a crime that he did not commit. Even though he is in prison, he is in a very calm state of mind and helps build a library in the prison for the betterment of the inmates.

The Godfather trilogy
Directed by Francis Ford Coppola, this three part series is undoubtedly one of the most influential movies that have been produced. The movie has strong characters, some of the finest pieces of acting, and a number of lessons that one can imbibe in life, like loyalty and honesty.

The Pursuit of Happiness
The father and the son duo, Will and Jaden Smith, and the ensemble has acted beautifully in this film that in the end they motivate you to follow your dreams no matter what circumstances you are in.

Music
Classical music
According to a study, classical music is known to increase concentration and mood, apart from being extremely soothing. The compositions by some of the legends like Handel, Bach, and Vivaldi will enchant you and take you to a different realm altogether.

Epic music
After having worked rigorously all through the day, a person might reach his wits end; he might just run out of energy or motivation to make any more efforts. If that’s the case with you, listening to epic music, especially during work, will fuel your soul and give you an extra boost, with which you can start working with a renewed energy.

Ambient soundtracks
Ambient music gives you a feel of soothing surroundings, which can be great, if you are extremely annoyed with a situation and just can’t seem to get out of it. These soundtracks may be used when trying to take a nap or doing something that requires a lot of concentration.

Books
Catch-22 by Joseph Heller
This iconic novel by Joseph Heller is so spectacular that its title has in fact become an idiom. The novel, with the help of U.S. pilot bombardier Captain John Yossarian, explores the various possibilities of why war is the end of any kind of logic. Joseph Heller has successfully infused the novel with amusing eccentricity and hilariousness.

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
Widely regarded as a masterpiece, the novel won its writer a Pulitzer Prize. Harper Lee has beautifully depicted the abysmal scenario of racism in America during the depression years.

The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy
Arundhati Roy made her debut through this novel and won the Booker prize for the same in 1997. The novel is a very sensitive and powerful tale of love, which transcends the caste system in southern India.