Listen "62. Matthew McConaughey"
Episode Synopsis
Diving into the life and greatness of Matthew McConaughey from his book, Greenlights-----0:00 - A roof is a man made thing3:30 - The forbidden word 5:30- Don't half-ass it/How to make the right decisions14:30 - Preparation = Freedom We have to prepare to have freedom. We have to do the work to then do the job. We have to prepare for the job so we can be free to do the work.20:10 - Reverse engineer the person you want to become/things you want to accomplish22:30- The power of lessI had five things on my proverbial desk to tend to daily: family, foundation, acting, a production company, and a music label. I felt like I was making Bs in all five. By shutting down the production company and the music label, I eliminated two of my five commitments with plans to make As in the other three.25:10:- Turning down $15 million31:25 - TakeawaysAny success takes one in a row. Do one thing well, then another. Once, then once more. Over and ove until the end, then it’s oneinarow againI’ve never care much for destinations. The idea of landing is too finite for my imagination and sense of song. Give me a direction and a sixteen lane highway with room to swerve and explore along the way. Like jazz, I prefer to see life as a river.-----Website: https://www.chasegreatness.netBook: https://www.chasegreatness.net/bookApparel: https://www.chasegreatness.net/shop
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