Episode
1022 Matthew McConaughey: Keys to Success, Making it in Hollywood & Mastering Yourself
1:11:00
Published: Tue Oct 20 2020
Description
“Are you putting out something today, in your resumé of life, that is going to write your eulogy after you’re gone, which is going to introduce you forever?”On the podcast today is Academy Award winning Best Actor, Matthew McConaughey. In this wide-ranging conversation, Lewis and Matthew discuss the relationship between freedom and responsibility, how to deal with negative feedback, why we resist discomfort, some of the stories in his new book “Greenlights,” and so much more!For more go to: www.lewishowes.com/1022Check out Matthew McConaughey’s new book: www.greenlights.com Kobe Bryant on Mamba Mentality, NBA Titles, and Oscars: https://link.chtbl.com/691-podKevin Hart Breaks Down His Secrets to Success: https://link.chtbl.com/956-podKatherine Schwarzenegger Pratt on the Power of Forgiveness: https://link.chtbl.com/925-pod
Chapters
Louis Howes, a lifestyle entrepreneur, asks listeners to imagine their ten-year future selves at the age of 60 and what they would say about their present-day selves.
00:00 - 00:54 (00:54)
Summary
Louis Howes, a lifestyle entrepreneur, asks listeners to imagine their ten-year future selves at the age of 60 and what they would say about their present-day selves. He quotes Gandhi, who said that the path to self-discovery is through serving others.
Episode1022 Matthew McConaughey: Keys to Success, Making it in Hollywood & Mastering Yourself
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The guest recounts a pivotal moment in his life when he was asked to call his host family "mom and pop" and realized that he needed to stand up for his values.
00:55 - 05:33 (04:37)
Summary
The guest recounts a pivotal moment in his life when he was asked to call his host family "mom and pop" and realized that he needed to stand up for his values.
Episode1022 Matthew McConaughey: Keys to Success, Making it in Hollywood & Mastering Yourself
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The host talks about the importance of recognizing when you need to take a break, whether it be through traveling or meditation, and how words can have a bigger impact than we realize.
05:33 - 11:54 (06:21)
Summary
The host talks about the importance of recognizing when you need to take a break, whether it be through traveling or meditation, and how words can have a bigger impact than we realize. They also discuss their need to make amends with people from their past.
Episode1022 Matthew McConaughey: Keys to Success, Making it in Hollywood & Mastering Yourself
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Actor Colin Farrell discusses how he handles having to reject job offers from directors or producers he has formed relationships with through practicing saying no in person or by phone call, which can be a difficult but necessary task.
11:54 - 19:00 (07:05)
Summary
Actor Colin Farrell discusses how he handles having to reject job offers from directors or producers he has formed relationships with through practicing saying no in person or by phone call, which can be a difficult but necessary task.
Episode1022 Matthew McConaughey: Keys to Success, Making it in Hollywood & Mastering Yourself
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The responsibility of freedom in creating art is to work hard and produce something worthy of leaving a lasting legacy.
19:00 - 26:43 (07:42)
Summary
The responsibility of freedom in creating art is to work hard and produce something worthy of leaving a lasting legacy. It's important not to let the opinions of others bring you down and to continue striving towards success.
Episode1022 Matthew McConaughey: Keys to Success, Making it in Hollywood & Mastering Yourself
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Matthew McConaughey talks about his journey to becoming a serious actor and leaving behind his rom-com image in Hollywood.
26:43 - 35:38 (08:55)
Summary
Matthew McConaughey talks about his journey to becoming a serious actor and leaving behind his rom-com image in Hollywood.