Matthew McConaughey

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  1. Matthew McConaughey on How to Fall Back in Love with Your Life

    Jan 27 ·  Video

    Matthew McConaughey on How to Fall Back in Love with Your Life

    In a world defined by constant change, reinvention isn’t optional - it’s essential. We often assume reinvention comes from bold leaps or lucky breaks, but actor and author Matthew McConaughey’s story suggests a quieter approach can be far more powerful. In this episode, Matthew joins me to explore the inner practices that have shaped both his life and his legendary career in Hollywood. From stepping away from romantic comedies at the height of his success to sitting with uncertainty when there were no guarantees on the other side, Matthew shares how learning to get comfortable with discomfort empowered the most meaningful reinventions of his life.  At the center of our conversation is curiosity - self-curiosity. Matthew reflects on decades of journaling as a way to notice patterns, stay honest, and make sense of moments that feel unclear. Rather than avoiding discomfort, he learned to treat it as information to study, learn from, and eventually act on. We talk about what it takes to stay relevant without losing yourself, why reinvention often requires carrying the risk before anyone else believes in the outcome, and how self-curiosity can become a compass when the path forward isn’t obvious. Matthew also shares how these ideas come to life in his newest book, Poems & Prayers - a collection of reflections shaped by presence, patience, and the courage to keep asking better questions. If you’re navigating change, questioning your direction, or looking to grow while remaining true to yourself, this conversation offers a grounded and thoughtful path forward. This is… A Bit of Optimism. --------------------------- To check out Matthew’s new book Poems & Prayers, head to: http://www.poemsprayers.com ---------------------------

  2. Matthew McConaughey – an Interview on His New Book, “Greenlights” #261

    01/19/2021

    Matthew McConaughey – an Interview on His New Book, “Greenlights” #261

    “Somewhere down the line in life, in the rearview mirror, all yellows and reds I believe do eventually turn green - or at least reveal a greenlight asset in our life.” – Matthew McConaughey   Often, the setbacks that stop us or slow us down in life actually help us to ultimately succeed. In this episode, Brian interviews actor Matthew McConaughey about his memoir, “Greenlights.” Matthew explains how, through all of the successes, failures, joys and sorrows he has experienced, he has found happiness and meaning in his life. He also describes how, by learning to effectively deal with life’s challenges, you can always keep moving forward and enjoy a state of success he calls “catching greenlights.”   READ FULL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT   YOU WILL LEARN: How “The Greatest Salesman in the World” powerfully impacted him. How his father’s death refocused his priorities. Why he “unbranded” himself to move away from rom-coms to more dramatic roles.   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: “Greenlights,” by Matthew McConaughey Greenlights “The Greatest Salesman in the World,” by Og Mandino “Emerson's Essays,” by Ralph Waldo Emerson “Self-Reliance,” by Ralph Waldo Emerson “Raising Arizona,” movie   INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “When faced with the inevitable, get relative.” – Matthew McConaughey “Be less impressed with things; be more involved.” – Matthew McConaughey “We all know that, to succeed, we need to do good, hard work. But is it the right kind of hard work?”  – Matthew McConaughey “When you go and you endure something and you're kind of taking a penance, with each day you kind of build a little bit more honor and strength.” – Matthew McConaughey “I've never had any trouble turning the page in the book of my life.” – Coach Darrell Royal “We are the author of our own book.” – Matthew McConaughey “The way to find the greenlights is by persistence, or pivot or … sometimes knowing when to wave the white flag.” – Matthew McConaughey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  3. Re-Air: Matthew McConaughey: Love Hard

    11/28/2025

    Re-Air: Matthew McConaughey: Love Hard

    This week to celebrate Thanksgiving, we are revisiting our episode with the one and only Matthew McConaughey (Dazed and Confused, Dallas Buyers Club)! Matthew helps us break down the science behind feeling and expressing gratitude, something especially important to focus on this time of year. He also takes us on an electrifying journey through his intriguing life, from his intense childhood in which his parents divorced and remarried each other three times, to surviving off a head of lettuce with ketchup in Australia, to his current ambitions considering a run for political office. Matthew details his life-changing quests sparked by having the same wet dream twice and how he puts himself in positions to receive divine, prophetic messages from the universe. He explains why his dad was proud of him for getting into a bar fight, why he cries during births and not deaths, and why his son creates Powerpoint presentations to illustrate why Matthew is wrong. Mayim and Matthew discuss parenthood, and Matthew opens up about the sense of immortality he felt at the birth of his first child. Mayim also breaks down binding anxiety! From the entire Mayim Bialik's Breakdown team, we want to wish all of you a very Happy Thanksgiving! Subscribe on Substack for Ad-Free Episodes & Bonus Content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bialikbreakdown.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BialikBreakdown.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.com/mayimbialik⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  4. Matthew McConaughey: Redefining Success As A Man

    07/19/2021

    Matthew McConaughey: Redefining Success As A Man

    How are society’s measurements of success—money, fame, and power—different from our own personal definitions of success? Actor Matthew McConaughey brings his confidence, charm, and authenticity to the conversation as he shares openly about body image, relationships, parenting, and how his ideas of success values have shifted throughout his life and career in Hollywood. He brings his confidence, charm, and authenticity to the conversation, as he inspires us to think beyond societal messages and invest in our collective well-being. MATTHEW MCCONAUGHEY: REDEFINING SUCCESS AS A MAN The Man Enough Podcast Launch Partner: P&G HOSTS: Justin Baldoni, Liz Plank, and Jamey Heath More info at manenough.com/podcast JOIN THE MAN ENOUGH COMMUNITY: Instagram: https://instagram.com/wearemanenough TikTok: https://tiktok.com/wearemanenough Facebook: https://facebook.com/wearemanenough Subscribe to our newsletter for behind the scenes, updates, and new episodes: https://manenough.com/newsletter Read the book: https://manenough.com/books FOLLOW THE HOSTS: Justin Baldoni Instagram: https://instagram.com/justinbaldoni Justin Baldoni TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justinbaldoni Justin Baldoni Facebook: https://facebook.com/justinbaldoni Justin Baldoni Twitter: https://twitter.com/justinbaldoni Text Justin: +1 (310) 845-6909 Liz Plank: https://instagram.com/feministabulous Liz Plank TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@lizplank Liz Plank Facebook: https://facebook.com/feministabulous Liz Plank Twitter: https://twitter.com/feministabulous Site: http://www.elizabethplank.com/ Jamey Heath Instagram: https://instagram.com/jamey_heath_ Jamey Heath TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@jameyheath Jamey Heath Twitter: https://twitter.com/jamey_heath_ Jamey Heath Facebook: https://facebook.com/jameyjaz Site: http://www.jameyheath.com/ MATTHEW MCCONAUGHEY Matthew McConaughey Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ Matthew McConaughey Facebook: https://facebook.com/MatthewMcConaughey Matthew McConaughey Twitter: https://twitter.com/McConaughey Follow: https://manenough.com/podcast #ManEnough #Masculinity #MatthewMcConaughey PRODUCED BY: Wayfarer Studios, P&G Studios, in partnership with Cadence13, an Audacy company Executive Producers: Justin Baldoni, Jamey Heath, Tarah Malhotra-Feinberg, Marc Pritchard, Carrie Rathod, Chris Corcoran Wayfarer Studios YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/WayfarerEntertainment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  5. Matthew McConaughey: The Silent Crisis No One Is Talking About! The Harsh Truth About Living Without Faith

    09/18/2025

    Matthew McConaughey: The Silent Crisis No One Is Talking About! The Harsh Truth About Living Without Faith

    54 films. Global fame. But what price did he pay? In this powerful conversation, Matthew McConaughey opens up about the dark side of fame, the one decision that changed his life, and why resistance not talent was the real key to his success. Matthew McConaughey is an Academy Award–winning actor and Hollywood icon, best known for roles in Dallas Buyers Club, Interstellar, True Detective, The Gentlemen, and How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days. Beyond acting, he is a bestselling author, with his memoir Greenlights becoming a global phenomenon, and his new book Poems & Prayers continuing to inspire readers worldwide. If you’ve ever wondered what it really takes to survive Hollywood, why fame comes at a cost, or how Matthew McConaughey found meaning beyond the big screen, this is the conversation you don’t want to miss. He explains: ◼️How living in Australia at 18 changed the direction of his life ◼️How turning down $14.5 million helped him save his career and self-worth ◼️Why becoming a father was the 1 goal that always mattered most to him ◼️How young men are more lost than ever, and what they truly need ◼️Why a life without struggle is a dangerous life (00:00) Intro(02:35) What Makes You the Person You Are Today?(06:35) Love and Values Instilled in Childhood(14:45) What Did You Want to Be as a Kid?(16:13) Youth Exchange in Australia(23:58) Studying Law in Texas and Wanting a Change(26:32) Telling His Dad He Wants to Go to Film School(36:32) What's Going On With Young Men(41:03) What Made You Drift?(42:25) The Loss of Your Father(50:07) Do You Miss Your Dad?(53:56) Matthew's 10 Goals in Life(01:01:45) Doing the Hard Thing Today(01:07:26) The Expectation Gap and Pursuing the Divine(01:21:51) The Power of Faith(01:26:17) Why People With Faith Are Happier(01:36:02) How Did You Become the Best?(01:41:55) I Refused 14.5 Million Dollars(01:47:54) Why People End Up Stuck(01:56:23) What Is Your Greatest Weakness(02:14:09) What Makes You the Person You Are Today? Follow Matthew: Instagram - https://bit.ly/467Alhh  Facebook - https://bit.ly/46oVFh0  X - https://bit.ly/46h48nT  YouTube - https://bit.ly/46oBe3K  You can purchase his new book ‘Poems & Prayers’, here: https://amzn.to/3IqqCtc Look out for his new film ‘The Lost Bus’ on Apple TV+.  Based on a true story, Matthew plays a bus driver who saves 22 children from the 2018 Paradise Valley fires in California.  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Pipedrive - http://pipedrive.com/CEOVanta - https://vanta.com/stevenStan Store - https://stevenbartlett.stan.store for your 14-Day free trial  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  6. Matthew McConaughey - The Mindset to Overcome

    04/30/2020

    Matthew McConaughey - The Mindset to Overcome

    In this episode of the Positive University Podcast, bestselling author Jon Gordon talks with Matthew McConaughey. Matthew really doesn't need an introduction but... he's an Academy Award-winning actor known for his roles in iconic movies such as Dazed and Confused, We Are Marshall, The Lincoln Lawyer, The Wedding Planner, Dallas Buyers Club and so many more. Matthew shares his advice for dealing with challenges, especially in the midst of the pandemic we're all facing. He also talks about the importance of preparation, his faith, his role as Minister of Culture at the University of Texas and much more. This conversation is a fascinating "behind the scenes" look at how Matthew thinks and approaches life. His perspective and mindset to overcome will definitely benefit you in a powerful way. If you enjoy this episode, share it to encourage others. You can also subscribe to the Positive University Podcast in iTunes or whenever you listen to podcasts so that you can get notified of future episodes. We release them each week and it's 100% free. Connect with Matthew McConaughey via: Twitter https://twitter.com/McConaughey  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MatthewMcConaughey  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/officiallymcconaughey  Connect with Jon Gordon via: Web http://www.jongordon.com Twitter http://www.twitter.com/jongordon11  Facebook http://www.facebook.com/jongordonpage Instagram http://www.instagram.com/jongordon11

  7. Matthew McConaughey, Greg Harden, Morgan Wade, Casey Neistat & Dr. Samantha Boardman On Creating Better Habits in 2024

    12/27/2023

    Matthew McConaughey, Greg Harden, Morgan Wade, Casey Neistat & Dr. Samantha Boardman On Creating Better Habits in 2024

    Today’s episode features clips from some of the best interviews in 2023. Ryan talks to Academy Award-winning actor and producer Matthew McConaughey, life coach, and executive consultant Greg Harden who is best known for his work with 7-time Super Bowl champion quarterback Tom Brady, American country music singer Morgan Wade, and YouTube personality, filmmaker, vlogger, Casey Neistat, the co-founder of the multimedia company Beme, and Dr. Samantha Boardman, a Positive Psychologist based in New York who received a B.S. from B.A. from Harvard University, an M.D. from Cornell University Medical College, about focusing on what’s in your control, Self Improvement and creating habits that fit your everyday life. If you want to spend time with more dedicated Stoics, if you want to join a culture full of people rising together, we invite you to join the 2024 Daily Stoic New Year New You Challenge. We did the first New Year New You Challenge in 2018, and year after year, we’ve realized more and more that one of the core benefits of the challenge is the community dynamic. Change and improvement comes fastest through culture, results through accountability, and wisdom through exposure to new people and new ideas. If you’re ready to join our own version of the Scipionic Circle, if you want to surround yourself with like-minded individuals and people who will push you, sign up to join this year’s group of Stoics taking on the New Year New You Challenge! Participants will receive: ✓ 21 Custom Challenges Delivered Daily (Over 30,000 words of all-new original content) ✓ Three live Q&A sessions ✓ Printable 21-Day Calendar With custom daily illustrations to track progress ✓ Access to a Private Community Platform These aren’t pie-in-the-sky, theoretical discussions but clear, immediate exercises and methods you can begin right now to spark the reinvention you’ve been trying for. We’ll tell you what to do, how to do it, and why it works. And when adversity inevitably comes around, you’ll be ready. Greg Harden Stay Sane in an Insane World: How to Control the Controllables and Thrive Dr. Samantha Boardman Everyday Vitality: Turning Stress into Strength  Matthew McConaughey, Greenlights Casey Neistat, Youtube Morgan Wade, Website ✉️ Sign up for the Daily Stoic email: https://dailystoic.com/dailyemail 🏛 Check out the Daily Stoic Store for Stoic inspired products, signed books, and more. 📱 Follow us: Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, Facebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.