matthew mcconaughey happiness speech transcript

Who was I was another. I like to see whether or not Im in the debit section or the credit section with each one. Before his appearance in the. You witnessed it. And yes, most things are more rewarding when you break a sweat to get em. Thats fine. When do we write in our diary? Matthew McConaughey: (14:24) "Unbelievable" is the most stupid word in the dictionary. You hear me? AND ITS NOT OUR RIGHT TO SAY OR BELIEVE IT IS. "The people who are really good at what they do do simple things really, really well.". Matthew McConaughey: (39:59) 20. It means you have more knowledge in a specific subject, vocation. Matthew McConaughey: (16:11) He said, Larry, I have never had any trouble turning the page in the book of my life. Larry got sober that day and he has been for the last 40 years. "Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony." ~ Mahatma Gandhi. For me, that initiation period usually last about 13 days, 13 hellish days until Im out of my own way. Matthew McConaughey: (25:58) Your investment. And theyre writing me a check for $325 a day. Matthew McConaughey: (45:40) And yes, most things are more rewarding when you break a sweat to get them back. Process of elimination is the first step to our identity, a.k.a, where you are not is as important as where you are. We study failure. Am I in the red or Im in the black? Teachers, mentors, the government and laws, they all give us guidelines for which to navigate this life. Because were not looking at the clock. You hear me? No, we can learn from them too, but only if we look at them constructively. To be famous? Where we dont have to look over our shoulder because we are too busy doing what were good at. Trust me, too many options makes a tyrants of us all. And when we do this, the race is never over, the journey has no port. Dont drink the Kool-Aid. Congratulations class of 2015. Stuck on the merry-go-round of a bad habit? Choose it because you want it. You leave crumbs today, they will cause you more stress tomorrow. It is more realistic than ideal. Did I find it? Now, some of you already have a job lined up, youve got a path where todays job is going to become tomorrows career. Short and sweet or long and salty? In fact, 13 has been a pretty lucky number for me and I want to tell you how. In the job market? An honest mans pillow is his peace of mind, and when you lay down on the pillow at night, no matter whos in our bed we ALL sleep alone. It was Wooderson since 1970 Chevelle that we went to go get Aerosmith tickets in. Because you just eliminated the whos, the wheres, the whats and the whens that were keeping you from your identity. I was no longer in a rush to get anywhere. Dont leave crumbs. He needed a college degree. I put myself in a place to receive the truth. Most from experience, some of them I heard in passing, many of them Im still practicing, but all of them I do believe are true. So lets flip the script. It shouldnt ever come out of our mouths. And my anxieties were greatly eased. See, JOY is always in process, under constructionits in the constant approach, alive and well in the DOING of what we are fashioned to do and enJOYing doing it. And ask yourself, do I deserve this? By Evan Vucci/AP Photo. And by this time, the GED wasnt enough to guarantee employment. I went to a voodoo shop south of New Orleans a few years backthey had vials of magic potions stacked in columns with headings above each defining what they would give youFertility, Health, Family, Legal Help, Energy, Forgiveness, Money. Theyre yours to steal, theyre yours to share, liken to your own lives, to personally apply in your own lives in your own way should you choose to. In a mere two quarters, defensive coordinator, Jim Eddy went from being called the defensive coordinator of the year and the man first in line to be a head coach next year, to a man without a job in the NFL. The house. Should never come out of our mouths. Dont GO there, put them DOWNand when you DO quit giving them your time, you inadvertently find yourself spending MORE time and in more PLACES that are more healthy for YOU, that bring YOU more joyWHY? It was just weird, overall. While Matthew McConaughey is an amazing actor a lot of people don't really realize just how truly inspirational he is as himself, overall. Its something else. I thought about what you might NEED. These are the choices I speak of and this is the beauty of delayed gratification. Do not fall into the trap. Matthew McConaughey: (03:09) Extend your content reach and maximize your engagement rates. Why? The entitlement trap of feeling like you're a victim. He just likes those high school girls cus he gets older and they stay the same age.. If we make it that far, then comes THE BIGGIE . Number one, and this should come up on the jumbotron, lifes not easy. Time slowed down. Number two. What was up ahead. When we humans under perform or act OUT of character? These are FAITH based OBLIGATIONS that we make on our own. Or say my spiritual health could use some maintenance. Ahead of his speech on Tuesday, the. And we all know what can happen when we do that. We know the market for college graduates is more competitive now than ever. The greatest snipers and marksmen in the world, they dont aim at the target. Refresh the page,. Matthew McConaughey: (20:29) The most accurate AI-powered transcription on the market. Transcribe your audio files to find high-impact insights in minutes. So get rid of the excess, the wasted time, decrease your options and you will have accidentally, almost innocently, put in front of you, what is important to you by process of elimination. After that, the trip is smooth sailing. These are your personal Jiminy Cricket, and there are not enough cops in the entire world to police them. We study them. Other peoples flaws and limitations. On January 7, 2016 Matthew McConaughey gave a classic motivational speech at the University of Houston. So first, we have to DEFINE success for ourselves, then we have to put in the work to MAINTAIN ittake our daily tally, tend our garden, keep the things that are important to us in good shape. Now, in rewatching the film, (and youll agree if you know Wooderson), he was not a guy who would ever say, later, and then COME BACK to see if you were sure you didnt wanna come with him.. No, when Wooderson leaves, Woodersons gone, he doesnt stutter step, flinch, rewind, ask twice, or solicit, right? From that morning on, the adventure was awesome. Come on. Hey, can you hear me? Thats an unlucky number. Really? And then you got to move on. All right, check this out. Instead of creating outcomes that take FROM us, lets create MORE outcomes that pay us BACK, fill us up, keep your fire lit, turn you ON, for the most amount of TIME in your future. He was a friend of mine and a good friend of many people. Usually when were depressed. Define success for yourself. Because it increases our need to overcome that fear. I've had plenty experience with grief. "Action may not always bring happiness; but there is no happiness without action." ~ Benjamin Disraeli. DISSECT YOUR SUCCESSES (and the reciprocity of gratitude). To actually take it into our daily lives and practice it. So, Im going to talk to you about some things Ive learned along my journeymost from experience, some I heard in passing, many Im still practicing, but ALL of them, true. You ever get in a rut? I mean, I Id even subscribe to believe that were all destined to have to do the thing that we fear the most anyway, at some point. And there are not enough cops in the entire world to police themIts on YOU. Life is not easy. Most from experience; some of them I heard in passing. Because I do know this. You. The stuff that tastes so good going down, it makes us feel like crap the next week, we feel lethargic and we keep putting on weight. Wrestling with the loss of my anonymity, guilt ridden for sins of my past, full of regret. Now, a few hours later, I woke on this 13th morning to a rising sun, surprisingly, fresh and energized. Defining ourselves by what we are not is the first step that leads us to really knowing who we are. You follow? Matthew McConaughey: (27:18) But I got to take the tally, because I want to keep all five in healthy shape. Im talking about the you versus you obligations. The time it takes to disconnect from the world we left, and become completely present in the one we are traveling inFor me, that initiation period usually last about thirteen days. So I try to measure these five things each day. And if we get that far. Its never done me wrong 13. Well, instead of denying those fears, declare them. What I have never heard him described as is an inspirational speaker or a spiritual teacher. A lot of people looked up to him. All right. Lets get that straight. Actor Matthew McConaughey delivered an emotional address at the White House where he shared details about the schoolaged victims of the Uvalde shooting massacre. 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And I noticed two scenes that I really shouldnt have been in. No, were in process. It may be spectacular, phenomenal, most excellent and outstanding but unbelievable? Say your obstacle is fear of rejection. A couple weeks ago, I interviewed one rumored contender for Texas Governor, Beto O'Rourke. What do we gossip about? The first step is usually, I know who I am not. Why? My best friend, the one that were all stuck with anyway, ourselves. Or you will two, see more clearly that theyre not really worth prevailing over. However his speech was quite inspirational. You see, I crossed a truth that morning. And that college degree in 93 did not mean much. We welcome outside contributions. Rules to abide by in the name of accountability. I got to go to church, remember to say thank you more often or something. Matthew McConaughey: (24:12) You know that group of friends that you hang out with that really might not bring out the best in you? Matthew McConaughey: (36:51) 229K229K. Decrease your options. Im worried about you and me. Its not fair, it never was, it isnt now, it wont ever be. Now, that may be prayer, that may be meditation, that may be a walk about, that may be being in the right company, a road trip, whatever it is for you, schedule that time. Do it because you want to. Im not talking about those obligations. Its under construction. Guilt and regret kills many a man before their time. You are not yet over it and get on with it. The Oilers lost that game, they beat themselves. Now, I dont obsess on the unfavorable aspect of their review, but I do see what I can learn from it. The maid. Transcripts & captions for a better media workflow. I have. And, that is what student needs to learn and understand before coming to the real world after leaving the academic institution. TAKE THE LID OFF THE MAN MADE ROOFS WE PUT ABOVE OURSELVES AND ALWAYS PLAY LIKE AN UNDERDOG. All right. People Ive never met were swearing that they love me. I dont get em. And the headings above each potion defining what they would give you were things like fertility, health, family, legal help, energy, forgiveness, money. Say your obstacle is fear of rejection. Matthew McConaughey: (42:04) McConaughey delivered a passionate 20-minute speech, after meeting with President Joe Biden, at the podium of the White House press briefing room while wearing a black suit with a Texas pin. I check in with them. If happiness is what youre after, then you are going to be let down frequently and be unhappy much of your time. Your answer may change over time and thats fine, but do yourself this favor: WHATEVER your answer is, DONT CHOOSE ANYTHING THAT WILL JEOPARDIZE YOUR SOUL. I was anticipating next. That was some extra incentive for me to come. NUMBER 1, LIFES NOT EASYdont try and make it that way. We write our book. Number 13. The late and great University of Texas football coach Daryl Royal was a friend of mine and a good friend to many. Say the fear out loud, admit it, give them the credit they deserve. But back then, making my first film, getting invited back to set, cashing that check and having a ball, I WANTED more screen time, I WANTED to be in the scene longer and more, and come back into the scene right? He purged his sins to Coach. A speech by Matthew McConaughey shows us that we can always find those things that make us positive if we focus on the journey and stop searching for things that we constantly change. Why? Soaked in sweat, I [inaudible 00:40:40]. They come in the form of regret, guilt and remorse. If we can do that, then we have what I believe is Heaven on Earth. Along a muddy path on this walk, I turned a corner. The weight that was on my shoulders was lifted, my penance was paid. Number nine. We, us are the trickiest mammals walking the planet. Number four. They reveal to me what did translate in my work, what came across, what was seen or what wasnt. 8th Jun 2022, 12:10pm - 6 min read. Ever felt that way. Its going to dip too deep into the debit section, its going to go bankrupt, its going to get sick, died. The point is, I should not have been in that scene. Can you hear me? So how do we know when we crossed the truth? Time slowed down. You you want to ask your boss for that promotion, but youre scared hes going to think youre overstepping your bounds. Quotes from Matthew McConaughey's speech "If happiness is what you're after, then you are going to be let down frequently and be unhappy much of your time. Now, in rewatching the film, and youll agree if you know Wooderson, Wooderson is not a guy who would ever say, later, and then come back to see if you were sure you didnt want to go. It just happened, you witnessed it, you just did it, believe it. Traveling towards immortal finish lines. A limit where we think its all too good to be true. Matthew McConaughey has lived a life of great success, a life many would dream about living. You all remember that? 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