Start Livin' Again w/ Matthew McConaughey

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Apr 18, 2023

Matthew McConaughey, the Academy Award-winning actor known for his introspective approach to life, shares profound insights on identity and personal growth. He discusses how eliminating negative influences can foster self-discovery while navigating the difference between joy and happiness. McConaughey also reflects on his Hollywood beginnings and the importance of mindful living. With humor and depth, he explores relationships, the freedom in creativity, and the significance of being a good man versus just a nice guy.

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ADVICE

Finding Your Identity

Define your identity by eliminating things that don't serve you, rather than seeking it directly.
This creates space for what truly feeds you.

ANECDOTE

Needing Too Much

Matthew McConaughey needed an agent in Hollywood but was told he "needed it too much."
After letting go of his need, he got an agent and booked his first two auditions.

ANECDOTE

Finding Love by Not Hunting

Matthew McConaughey was looking for a mate but always seemed to "need it too much."
He became present and able to receive love after he accepted he might not find "her."

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If you think you’ve heard everything, Matthew McConaughey has to say… think again! Matthew himself has labeled this THE BEST interview he’s done yet!

“Finding your identity is more about a process of elimination so that you end up with more room for the things that feed you…”

If you only know him from his work as an actor, you are about to be blown away by the DEPTH and the THOUGHTFULNESS of this week's guest, MATTHEW McCONAUGHEY. @‌officiallymcconaughey

This is a fascinating MASTERCLASS IN MINDSET with one of the best-known, most loved, and often quoted actors in the world. This interview with Matthew is simultaneously FUNNY, EASYGOING and also INTENSE and DEEPLY PHILOSOPHICAL. He is a student and a teacher of the human condition, and after our hour together, you’ll have a new appreciation for him as a person way beyond what you’ve seen on the big screen.

Matthew’s journey has been remarkable, with EXCLAMATION POINT STORIES you won’t hear anywhere else. He has spent a lot of time thinking about how his life has unfolded and is genuinely excited to SHARE HIS SECRETS to success and happier life with all of you including:

👉🏽 How the science of SATISFACTION leads to the art of LIVING
👉🏽 The story of how he got his start in Hollywood with less than a thousand dollars in his pocket
👉🏽 The distinction between JOY and HAPPINESS.
👉🏽 How to get BETTER RESULTS out of everything you do
👉🏽 The difference between being a NICE GUY and a GOOD MAN.

You’re going to walk away from this week’s show with a ton of practical advice from one of the all time greats!

And I promise you, although Matthew McConaughey is known for many great characters in his acting career, when he speaks the TRUTH as he does here, this may be his most insightful role yet.

And if you haven’t already heard, Matthew McConaughey is putting on a LIVE virtual event, THE ART OF LIVIN' on April 24th! Join him and other special guests LIVE for this intimate one time event to create a future you can look forward to.

CLICK THE LINK IN MY BIO to reserve your FREE seat or visit EMLivin.com NOW!

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Start Livin' Again w/ Matthew McConaughey

*Finding Your Identity *

*Needing Too Much *

Finding Love by Not Hunting

Finding Your Identity

Needing Too Much