The Daily Stoic Matthew McConaughey, Pete Holmes, Martellus Bennett, and George Raveling on How to Be a Modern Leader
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Dec 26, 2020 
Join Matthew McConaughey, an acclaimed actor and author, as he opens up about the joys of minimalism and the unpredictability of acting. Comedian Pete Holmes shares insightful anecdotes on leadership while exploring the Stoic virtue of justice. Martellus Bennett discusses the complexities of race and identity, calling for systemic change against profiling. Civil rights activist George Raveling emphasizes the importance of reading for personal growth and empowerment, underlining that all leaders are indeed readers.
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Owning the Character
- Own your character completely, knowing them better than anyone else.
- Prepare multiple versions of the truth for each scene to handle unexpected changes.
Finding a Shared Vision
- Matthew McConaughey and Gary Ross wrote down their preferred takes for a scene and compared notes.
- Discovering a shared "measure of excellence" allowed for a more collaborative relationship.
Control in Acting
- Actors have limited control within a film, but control which films they take.
- This allows for deliberate career choices aligned with personal values.