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Mentioned in 69 episodes

Greenlights

Book • 2020

Matthew McConaughey

Greenlights is a candid and unconventional memoir by Matthew McConaughey.

The book blends wild stories, life lessons, and poetic insights, offering a roadmap to catching more 'greenlights'—those moments when everything in life seems to go your way.

McConaughey draws on his 36 years of journaling to share his approach to living, which emphasizes recognizing and embracing the greenlights in life, even when they are disguised as yellow or red lights.

The book is a celebration of life, gratitude, and self-dedication, and it provides practical advice on navigating life's challenges and finding success and happiness.

Mentioned by

Matthew McConaughey

Mentioned in 69 episodes

Mentioned by

Matthew McConaughey

when recalling a story that appears on the back of the book.

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Mentioned by

Matthew McConaughey

as a story about his parents fighting and his mom breaking his dad’s nose with the phone.

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Mentioned by

Cal Newport

as number three on Amazon charts.

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Mentioned by

Rich Roll

in relation to the concept of "green lights."

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Mentioned by

Matthew McConaughey

as a collection of his personal notes and reflections on life.

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Mentioned by

Dean Graziosi

as a book he listened to before partnering with McConaughey.

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Mentioned by

David Perell

as an example of a memoir with a successful audiobook.

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Mentioned by

Matthew McConaughey

as his memoir, detailing his life, career, and personal philosophies.

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Mentioned by

Matthew McConaughey

himself, describing his personal journey of self-discovery and shedding external identities.

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Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

as a really good book that was a massive hit, selling six or seven million copies.

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Referenced as a prior book by

Matthew McConaughey

, which is in the same spirit of the new book.

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Mentioned by

Josh Brolin

as a book he read and appreciated for its honesty.

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Mentioned as a book

Matthew McConaughey

was initially embarrassed to write, containing personal journals.

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Mentioned by

Lewis Howes

, referencing his Oscar acceptance speech, and sharing a story about setting future goals.

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Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

as a book that has sold millions of copies and is now available in paperback.

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Mentioned by

Tom Bilyeu

in the context of Matthew McConaughey's journey to Hollywood and the importance of self-confidence.

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Mentioned by

Matthew McConaughey

as his first book, a collection of personal stories and reflections.

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Mentioned as the book that Matthew McConaughey wrote.

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Mentioned by

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as a service for setting up debit cards for children.

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Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

as McConaughey's bestselling memoir, discussing the philosophy behind it.

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