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Mentioned in 89 episodes

Greenlights

Book • 2020

Matthew McConaughey

Greenlights is a candid and unconventional memoir by Matthew McConaughey.

The book blends wild stories, life lessons, and poetic insights, offering a roadmap to catching more 'greenlights'—those moments when everything in life seems to go your way.

McConaughey draws on his 36 years of journaling to share his approach to living, which emphasizes recognizing and embracing the greenlights in life, even when they are disguised as yellow or red lights.

The book is a celebration of life, gratitude, and self-dedication, and it provides practical advice on navigating life's challenges and finding success and happiness.

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Matthew McConaughey

Mentioned in 89 episodes

Mentioned by

Bill Gurley

, referencing an anecdote from McConaughey's book that summarized what Gurley aims to accomplish.

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Matthew McConaughey

when recalling a story that appears on the back of the book.

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as a story about his parents fighting and his mom breaking his dad’s nose with the phone.

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Mentioned by

Bill Gurley

with a story from the book about having permission to do something.

Mentioned by

Cal Newport

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Rich Roll

in relation to the concept of "green lights."

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Matthew McConaughey

as a collection of his personal notes and reflections on life.

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Mentioned by

David Perell

as an example of a memoir with a successful audiobook.

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Chris Sacca

as an audiobook with compelling storytelling.

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Matthew McConaughey

as his memoir, detailing his life, career, and personal philosophies.

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