Top 5 Movies Every Man Should Watch

Today is January 2nd and we're still in the spirit of celebrating the new year. Thanks to @vic-essien and @made4praise for always reminding me I need to relax and take a break from work once in a while.

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Here are my top 5 movies every man should watch and learn from even while they relax:

1. The Matrix

This is the movie that makes you question reality as you experience it. It's a great metaphor for becoming a better man. How many men live in the matrix, not living on their own terms?
Question everything and take charge of your destiny.

2. The Terminator 1 & 2

These movies remind me to be relentless and focus on more toward achieving my goal. I believe one of the reasons behind the success of the movies was that Arnold was indeed as machine-like and relentless as the terminator in his own life. Even my sister tells me that I look like the terminator when I'm working! Lol

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3. Prestige

The story of two obsessed and rival magicians determined to create the best magic trick they could. Truly an inspiring (and terrifying at the same time) lesson on becoming great at what you do and to never give up.

4. The Shawshank Redemption

Andy Dufresne (Tim Robbins) is sentenced to two consecutive life terms in prison for the murders of his wife and her lover, and is remanded to a tough prison. However, only Andy knows he didn't commit the crimes. I don't want to spoil the movie for you but this movie will teach you the power of persistence and taking small consistent steps towards your vision in spite of injustice. Truly an empowering movie.

5. The Wolf of Wall Street

If you can get past the dark sid
e of the main character (that I don't encourage to emulate), you will learn a lot about hustling, taking charge of your own life, and truly designing your life, regardless of social norms. I have a friend who watched this movie 5 times and started his own successful real estate company afterward.

I hope you got a kick from this list...

To your massive success!