The High Performance Podcast

Matthew McConaughey: Stop Chasing 'Yet'

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Jan 29, 2026
Matthew McConaughey, Oscar-winning actor and author, shares a philosophical, process-first approach to life and work. He talks about finding yourself by eliminating what drains you. He explains the 10-day decision method, marrying innate ability with relentless work, daily check-ins, journaling during good times, and turning setbacks into lessons.
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ADVICE

Start With Process Of Elimination

  • Eliminate people, places, and habits that don't feed your true self to narrow who you are.
  • Use ROI thinking: remove low-return things so what remains has higher chance to fit you.
INSIGHT

Marry Talent With Relentless Work

  • Match innate ability with relentless work ethic to find your 'honey hole'.
  • Biology plus giddy-up beats chasing things where you lack natural talent.
ANECDOTE

Quitting Law To Chase Storytelling

  • Matthew left a planned law path after sleeplessness about delayed experience and pursued storytelling in front of camera.
  • His father responded "don't half-ass it," giving freedom plus accountability to chase acting.
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