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Matthew McConaughey's book Greenlights gives us a valuable metaphor for life: the problems we face today eventually turn into blessings in the rearview mirror of life. I'll discuss how he was able to use visualization and eliminate limiting beliefs to catapult himself into the superstar league of Hollywood actors. McConaughey will also share with us the tough times he experienced along the way to stardom, and how those redlights only helped him come out of the other side even stronger. I really enjoyed reading this book, not only because McConaughey is a great storyteller, but also because many of his stories and poems pack a ton of wisdom. Get excited for an entertaining journey through the life of Matthew McConaughey!
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Greenlights - Matthew McConaughey
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Show Notes:
4:11 - A rambunctious and creative childhood
7:46 - The man in the car paradox
11:38 - Studying abroad in Australia
17:22 - Pursuing a storyteller's dream
21:41 - Visualizing "Who's my man?"
27:07 - A Roof is a man-made thing!
31:38 - Days of prosperity make us forget adversity
35:14 - His romantic comedy streak
37:31 - Process of elimination - less is more
40:24 - The worst of times lead to the best of times
47:10 - A redlight turned greenlight... the McConaissance!
52:09 - A Greenlights mentality means we have to sometimes go through pain, suffering, and darkness to make it out the other side even better
