What was the impact of 'The Matrix' on Adam Ringham's philosophical outlook?

When I talk about The Matrix, I’m really pointing to one core idea: radical responsibility for your own reality. That quote from Agent Smith – “the best part about me is there’s so many of me” – is my way of saying we all have many “selves” or versions we can choose from.

The movie pushed me to:

1. Stop comparing myself to others and instead “go to war with myself”
2. Focus on becoming 1% better every day
3. See fate as inevitable, but destiny as a choice that comes from accountability and inner work

What part of The Matrix hit you the hardest?