Living Better vs Living Longer

Matthew McConaughey is an Academy Award-winning actor, producer and an author.

Expect to learn why Matthew says life often “rhymes”, why it’s okay if you do everything right and still not get the result you want, how Matthew views the role courage plays in his life, how to learn to deal with failure, the difference between a nice guy and a good man, the most important principle Matthew refuses to compromise on, the appropriate balance of running toward a life you want vs. away from one that you fear, how to balance self-confidence with humility, the difference between “being” and “acting”, what it means to be more impressed with the wow instead of the how, rumors on Matthew’s return to the True Detective franchise, and much more…

Timestamps:

(0:00) What It Means When Life “Rhymes”

(9:34) How Forgiving Betrayal Can Free You

(20:32) Hope, Faith, and How To Become Your Own Hero

(25:47) This Approach to Success is Everything

(31:57) The Mindset That Will Change Your Outlook on Life

(41:11) How To Find Significance in the Noise

(53:30) The Power of Courage and Conviction

(01:00:31) How To Find Balance Between Life and Work

(01:10:31) The Difference Between a Nice Guy and a Good Man

(01:17:17) Principles Matthew Refuses To Compromise On

(01:29:15) Why We Need to Stop Cancelling Men

(01:34:31) Why Living Better Outweighs Living Longer

(01:40:55) How to Build Confidence

(01:47:10) How to Stop Worrying & Trust the Process

(01:52:16) On the Road with Matthew

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