Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMeet Matthew McConaugheyWhy Matthew McConaughey Is Mentally StrongWhat You’ll Hear on the ShowQuotes From MatthewMore About GreenlightsMore About the Podcast

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Meet Matthew McConaughey

Why Matthew McConaughey Is Mentally Strong

What You’ll Hear on the Show

Quotes From Matthew

More About Greenlights

More About the Podcast

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You’ve likely seen Matthew McConaughey in one of his movies, like “Dazed and Confused,” “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days,” or “A Time to Kill.” He has a long list of accolades, including an Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in “Dallas Buyers Club.”

He’s also the author of a hugely successful book called “Greenlights.” The book is a memoir that includes many of his old journal posts from years back. But, it also includes information on how hemanages setbacks and overcomes obstacles.

Matthew shares how he likes challenging himself in life; when things become too easy for him, he changes what he’s doing.

For example, he challenged himself to take on new acting roles. Even though starring in romantic comedies was easy and lucrative, he took a break from doing them to find new roles. It took a few years, but he eventually got cast in dramatic roles that challenged him to do something different.

He also shares how some of the most challenging things he’s done have been the most significant learning experiences of his life. For example, he spent a year in Australia before becoming an actor. Living with strangers, learning a new culture, and being away from his friends and family challenged him in new ways.

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Matthew McConaugheyIn the writing of the book, I noticed, ‘Wow, every failure you had or hardship, a lot of them paid off. You got rewarded later. Every sacrifice you took or chance or healthy risk you took, it paid off.’

Matthew McConaughey

In the writing of the book, I noticed, ‘Wow, every failure you had or hardship, a lot of them paid off. You got rewarded later. Every sacrifice you took or chance or healthy risk you took, it paid off.’

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Matthew’s book is filled with stories from various periods in his life and the lessons he learned along the way. He talks about what it was like growing up in his home, how he got into acting, and how hegot marriedand started a family.

He briefly mentions incidents of sexual abuse in the book. And he details several incidents ofviolencebetween his parents. He includes a picture of his mother’s crooked finger, stating his father broke it on four separate occasions—something he also references in the podcast.

If you or a loved one are a victim of domestic violence, contact theNational Domestic Violence Hotlineat1-800-799-7233for confidential assistance from trained advocates.For more mental health resources, see ourNational Helpline Database.

If you or a loved one are a victim of domestic violence, contact theNational Domestic Violence Hotlineat1-800-799-7233for confidential assistance from trained advocates.

For more mental health resources, see ourNational Helpline Database.

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