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- [Joey] Here are nine movies that improved my life,

and I know for a fact they'll improve yours, too.

Number one, "The Matrix."

"The Matrix" is a story of a disillusioned hacker named Neo

portrayed by Keanu Reeves,

who finds himself questioning the nature of his reality.

Guided by the enigmatic Morpheus, Lawrence Fishburne,

Neo discovers that his world is an artificial construct.

This revelation unfolds when Neo takes the red pill.

- You take the red pill and I show you

how deep the rabbit hole goes.

- [Joey] And awakens to the harsh truth.

Humans are used as mere batteries in a dystopian world.

- No.

- [Joey] Not only is it entertaining as (beep),

it's probably one of the best choreographed action films

of all time.

But as you get older, you realize

that "The Matrix" was onto something.

By watching The Matrix, you'll become more aware

of the games of power and control going on around you.

- I know this steak doesn't exist.

I know that when I put it in my mouth,

the Matrix is telling my brain

that it is juicy and delicious.

- [Joey] It's not just an allegory

for what's been going on in the world recently,

it might actually become literally true

with the rise of AI and how scary all that (beep) is.

It actually really gets you thinking about the mind control

that society has enslaved you with: marketing, narratives,

propaganda, what you see on TV and the internet,

and how all of that is used to influence the public

to do certain things and to live a certain way.

And if you tend to be the type of person

who spends all of their time

keeping up with the latest gossip or TV shows,

and that's the main thing that occupies your mind,

then after you watch "The Matrix,"

you might shake a lot of that mindset off.

You may realize that your money, your time,

and your attention is being farmed

for someone else's benefit

in more ways than you even knew possible.

By watching "The Matrix," you'll become more resistant

to mind control and haphazardly subscribing to beliefs

or mindsets that enslave you,

mindsets that keep you stuck, keep you poor,

keep you distracted from living a life

that benefits you and the ones you love.

Watching "The Matrix" will make you realize that-

- Do not try and bend the spoon. That's impossible.

Instead, only try to realize the truth,

- What truth?

- There is no spoon.

Then you'll see that it is not the spoon that bends,

it is only yourself.

- [Joey] This all may sound vague,

but it's impossible to describe what I'm talking about

until you take the red pill.

And you discover just how deep the rabbit hole goes.

- Do you see yourself as having any weaknesses?

- [Joey] Number two, "Trainspotting."

"Trainspotting" is a gritty exploration of addiction

and the human condition centered around Mark Renton,

Ewan McGregor, and his friends in Edinburgh.

The film paints a stark picture of heroin addiction,

capturing the highs and devastating lows of their lives.

- It's shite being Scottish!

- I don't have a very in depth explanation

of why you should watch this movie, other than the fact

that it was one of the most disturbing things

I have ever seen in my life.

I've watched a lot of different types of movies

throughout my 27, soon to be 28 years of existence,

and there's a strong argument to be made

that "Trainspotting" is the most disturbing one.

Probably because I saw a lot of myself

and my own tendencies in these addicts.

It made me really, really, really

not want to go down that path.

The film "Trainspotting" is the reason

why I tend to show the negative in my videos.

A lot of the time, I'll make tutorials on

how to be miserable for the rest of your life,

and it's because of films like "Trainspotting"

that were so effective at making me feel

like I just wanted to run away from life at the bottom.

By watching "Trainspotting",

you'll be given a hellish vision to run from.

You'll catch a glimpse into the psychology of addiction

and gain valuable information

on how to stay on top of your own thought patterns

so you don't end up in this hellish place.

And I want to reiterate:

this movie is not for the faint of heart.

It is a disturbing film,

but if you can handle that kind of thing,

it can serve as a potent dose of reverse psychology.

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- Now, one strike as good as you gave.

Sir.

- [Joey] "The Green Knight."

- You flinch.

- [Joey] The reason why "The Green Knight" improved my life

is because it made my head spin.

It got me deeply contemplating my own existence,

my dependency on certain vices,

and the relationship all of that has with my own mortality.

Dev Patel stars as Sir Gawain who embarks on a quest

to confront the mystical Green Night,

a journey that tests his honor, bravery,

and understanding of mortality.

The film is a visually stunning

and philosophically rich adaptation of the Arthurian legend.

Now, I'm gonna say right off the bat,

"The Green Knight" was really poorly marketed.

The trailers made it seem like it was this action-packed

Arthurian epic that would rival "The Lord of the Rings,"

but that's not even remotely close

to what "The Green Knight" was.

I watched "The Green Knight" in theaters

with almost my entire family,

and while most of us were incredibly confused

and didn't know what the hell we just watched,

it did cause one of the longest post movie discussions

we've ever had as a family, ever.

What it reminded me of personally is the Christian concept

of dying to oneself, enduring pain

to die to a former way of being

in order to be closer to God.

Now, whether or not you come

from any kind of religious background,

this concept is honestly the fundamental structure

of self-improvement, whether you like it or not.

Everybody can relate to this idea

of clinging to a certain vice or a certain lifestyle

or way of being that is comfortable,

and the process of growing

is almost this process of enduring pain

and dying to this older version of yourself.

You embrace pain, i.e. death, i.e. the Green Knight,

that weird being, in order to become something greater,

in order to be free.

Your existence can feel freer, lighter, and more joyful

if you learn to embrace pain and transmute it

into something greater.

Now, is this exactly what "The Green Knight" is all about?

I have no idea.

Everybody seems to have a different interpretation of it,

but that's a really fun reason to watch a movie,

so that you can come out of that movie

with your own conclusions.

Once again, don't feel like you're watching an action movie.

It is very slow and it is a thought piece.

- Off with your head.

- [Joey] Number four, "Yes Man."

"Yes Man" starring Jim Carrey is the story of Carl Allen

who decides to change his life

by saying yes to every opportunity.

"Yes Man" is probably the weakest film on this list,

but it does get you thinking.

It plays with a novel concept:

What if you said yes to everything,

every opportunity in front of you,

and surprisingly, it is one of the best rut-busting films.

By diving into this goofy little thought experiment,

"Yes Man" will open your eyes to the reality

that a completely different life

may just be on the other side of a different response

to the situations in front of you.

By saying yes, instead of everything else

that you usually say, "Oh, this isn't really my thing,"

"Oh, I'm too tired," "I don't really feel like it,"

it's like, if you just say yes and embrace the discomfort

and just shake things up, there's a very good possibility

that your entire life will open up in ways

you never knew possible.

I know this from experience,

you probably know this from experience,

and "Yes Man" serves as a brilliant reminder

of this fact: say yes.

What the hell? Let's go for it.

Sometimes we need that kind of energy,

and "Yes Man" provides you with that energy.

Number five, "Hacksaw Ridge."

"Hacksaw Ridge" tells the true story of Desmond Doss.

This is a dramatization of a very true event

in a very underrated war hero who actually existed,

played by Andrew Garfield,

a conscientious objector who served as a medic

during World War II without carrying a weapon.

Doss, unwavering faith and courage

are showcased in his heroic efforts

to save 75 men during the battle of Okinawa.

It is definitely corny at times.

- You what?

- My blood, I need it back.

- (chuckles) Well, it don't work like that.

We can't just give it back to you.

- Well, you got to.

Ever since you stuck me with that needle,

my heart's been beating real fast.

- [Joey] But it's also really violent,

like just out of nowhere.

It's a weird mix of PG-rated cheesiness,

but also like heavy R-rated violence.

When I first watched this movie in theaters,

I left the theater feeling like I was capable

of so much more.

Not in a self-deprecating way.

You know, I didn't hate myself.

But I felt like I was called for more.

I feel like I had more strength

and more will than I was utilizing.

It is a heavily inspiring story about the power of faith,

the power of resolve, the power of raw human capability

when you believe in something higher than yourself.

"Hacksaw Ridge" will motivate you to be a force for good.

There's just something always so inspiring

about watching or hearing about stories of self-sacrifice

where someone puts their life on the line

to save other people,

especially when somebody goes above and beyond

and endures great pain and suffering

in order to save the lives of other people.

And this isn't a made up story.

Again, this is a true story of a underrated war hero.

It just makes the whole thing all the more impactful.

"Hacksaw Ridge" will motivate you to be better, be stronger,

to have conviction, and be a force for good.

Number six-

- The name's Bond, James Bond.

- [Joey] "Casino Royale."

"Casino Royale" will improve your life

because it will imprint on your mind

what a stone cold (beep) looks like.

"Casino Royale" introduces Daniel Craig as James Bond,

showcasing his first mission as 007.

The film follows Bond's development into the iconic spy,

blending sophistication, strategic thinking,

and intense action.

The main takeaway for me when I watched "Casino Royale"

when it came out,

well, it's important to maintain composure.

If there's one trait that James Bond has in spades,

it's composure.

No matter what happens, he's stone cold, he's capable,

he is deadly, he's suave.

But whether something blows up

or a girl is catching his gaze

or there's a bad guy whipping his balls,

(whip swooshes) (James screams)

he maintains composure, he cracks a joke.

- I've got a little itch down there.

- [Joey] He has this sort of stoic calm,

everything is under control.

I feel like that was really inspiring for me

as somebody who has a lot of composure in...

Well, that sounded self important,

but I've always been somebody who doesn't talk a ton.

I'm not Mr. Yapster, despite the fact

that you probably all know me as somebody who talks a lot.

But in reality, in social situations, in my family,

in friends groups, I am actually a little bit quieter.

I like to listen. I like to observe.

So to see sort of this archetype, it was encouraging for me.

You know, I didn't have to be this wacky waving,

inflatable arm flailing tube man in order to be funny

or in order to be cool.

- I'm sorry. That last hand...

Nearly killed me.

- You can be a chiller, and that's okay.

Anytime a piece of art, a piece of cinema

gets you thinking a different way

or considering different information,

that in and of itself is beneficial.

It got you considering things either resolidifying opinions

or beliefs that you already have or considering new ones,

rather than just thinking the same thing all the time,

because your YouTube homepage keeps you pigeonholed

into thinking the same thoughts and doing the same things.

Number seven-

- You shall not pass!

- [Joey] "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy.

And I'm not joking with this one.

Peter Jackson's "Lord of the Rings"

follows Frodo Baggins, Elijah Wood,

and his companions on an epic quest

to destroy the one ring and defeat the forces of evil.

The trilogy is a sweeping saga of friendship, loyalty,

and the battle between good and evil.

Basically. I think everybody watching this

has seen "The Lord of the Rings,"

but there's a reason why people say things

like, "I feel like everybody's watched

'the Lord of the Rings.'"

It's because if you are one of those weird freaks

who hasn't seen "The Lord of the Rings,"

you're either really young

and you kind of miss the boat on that,

or you don't know what you're missing.

- Come on, Mr. Frodo, I can't carry it for you.

But I can carry you.

- [Joey] I feel like "The Lord of the Rings" is the antidote

to iPad Kids is because it offers you archetypes.

It solidifies strong archetypes in your mind.

You know, I feel like kids these days, they watch a lot of,

you know, like Roblox gameplay videos, but I really think

they should watch "The Lord of the Rings."

They're looking for excitement,

if they're looking for adventure,

if they're looking for the concept of good

triumphing over evil,

then you have to watch "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy.

It amazes me, every time I think about it,

that it even exists.

Movies don't get made like this anymore.

But either way,

yeah, just watch "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy.

There's a reason why everybody tells you to do that.

So go do it.

- I wish it need not have happened.

- So do all who live to see such times.

But that is not for them to decide.

All we have to decide is

what to do with the time that is given us.

- [Joey] Number eight, "The Social Network."

"The Social Network" dramatizes the creation of Facebook

by Mark Zuckerberg, played by Jesse Eisenberg

and the ensuing legal and personal conflicts.

The film captures the intense drive and innovation

behind the tech giants inception.

- You don't think I deserve your attention?

- You have part of my attention.

You have the minimum amount.

- [Joey] The main thing that "The Social Network"

makes you want to do is basically invent Facebook.

It makes you want to just keep your head down,

stay laser focused on something,

build something that is popular,

build something that people use,

and build something that goes viral.

I play "The Social Network" soundtrack when I'm writing,

when I'm building things, even if it's just Ikea furniture,

the soundtrack slaps, and it makes you be productive.

You will have no choice but to be productive,

to plug yourself in, to build something substantial,

and take over the world.

And you might say, "Joey, people taking over the world

is the problem with the world."

I would counter, there's not enough people

wanting to take over the world.

Maybe there should be more resistance

and more people wanting to take over the world,

so that the people who are taking over the world

have some competition.

If you're watching this video,

if you're a Better Ideas viewer,

then I want you to take over the world

instead of Mark Zuckerberg.

Go for it.

Get inspired by his tale and try to learn from it.

Go plug yourself in.

Go build something from the ground up.

As long as you invite me onto your yacht.

Number nine, "It's a Wonderful Life."

"It's a Wonderful Life" is a Christmas classic.

"It's a Wonderful Life" follows George Bailey,

played by James Stewart, as he contemplates suicide

only to be shown by an angel

what the world would be like without him.

This heartwarming tale underscores the value

of individual lives

and the impact one person can have on others.

By the end of the movie, I choke up,

and if you're going through a rough time in life

and you want to be reminded about the value that you have

and the role that you play to the people around you,

to the world that you live in,

"It's a Wonderful Life" will remind you of just that.

I think that's just an important thing to be reminded of

on a regular basis.

And I hope that you watch some of these movies

and that you feel really good and inspired

and rejuvenated and life-improved after watching them.

(whip swooshes) (James screams)

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
life /laɪf/ A1	noun - the period from birth to death
improve /ɪmˈpruːv/ A2	verb - to make something better
reality /riˈælɪti/ B1	noun - the state of things as they actually exist
discover /dɪˈskʌvər/ A2	verb - to find something or someone unexpectedly
truth /truːθ/ A2	noun - the quality or state of being true
world /wɜːrld/ A1	noun - the planet Earth and all life on it
addiction /əˈdɪkʃən/ B1	noun - the fact or condition of being addicted to a particular substance or activity
disturbing /dɪˈstɜːrbɪŋ/ B1	adjective - causing distress or worry
faith /feɪθ/ B1	noun - complete trust or confidence in someone or something
courage /ˈkʌrɪdʒ/ B1	noun - the ability to confront fear, pain, danger, uncertainty, or intimidation
embrace /ɪmˈbreɪs/ B1	verb - to accept or support something willingly and enthusiastically
pain /peɪn/ A2	noun - a feeling of physical suffering
freedom /ˈfriːdəm/ A2	noun - the state of being free
exist /ɪɡˈzɪst/ A2	verb - to have real being whether material or spiritual
inspire /ɪnˈspaɪər/ B1	verb - to fill someone with the urge or ability to do or feel something
control /kənˈtroʊl/ A2	noun - the power to influence or direct people's behavior or the course of events verb - to have control of
mind /maɪnd/ A1	noun - the element of a person that enables them to be aware of the world and their experiences verb - to pay attention to
aware /əˈwer/ B1	adjective - having knowledge or perception of something
hero /ˈhɪəroʊ/ A1	noun - a person who is admired for their courage