And the headings above each potion defining what they would give you were things like fertility, health, family, legal help, energy, forgiveness, money. I thought about what you would want, I thought about what you might need. Matthew McConaughey: (34:57) Number 10. Teachers, mentors, the government and laws all give us guidelines to navigate life, rules to abide by in the name of accountability. Matthew McConaughey Motivational Speech Transcript, Congressional Testimony & Hearing Transcripts. We can dissect ourselves into self-loathing if were not careful. So we have to consciously put ourselves in a place to receive that clarity. He had picked up a habit snortin the white stuff somewhere along the line and at one particular party after a bathroom break, Larry went confidently up to his mentor Daryl and he started telling Coach a story. Surprisingly fresh and energized, I dressed, made some tea and went for a morning walk. Actor Matthew McConaughey delivered an emotional address at the White House where he shared details about the schoolaged victims of the Uvalde shooting massacre. To be spiritually sound? Speaking to some 4,000 graduates, he shared personal stories and lessons he hoped would . And thats OK, because hey, thats how it is, this is the reality you facethe world we live inAnd while Im not here to discourage you or in any way belittle your accomplishments of which we celebrate tonightI am here to talk brass tacks, to skip the flattery and the attaboys because I DO know this. Im talking about the you versus you obligations. These are not the lowered insurance rates for a good driving record. I had this sweet little adobe guest house on the edge of the Saguaro National Park. Stuck on the merry-go-round of a bad habit? How about the other side of unbelievable? The more we have, the more successful we are, right? Prioritize who you are, who you want to be, and dont spend time with anything that antagonizes your character. Short and sweet or long and salty? Matthew McConaughey: ( 00:00) Hey everybody. For the first time I stopped thinking about what was coming up next. Dont get all macho and act like theyre no big deal, and dont get paralyzed by denying they exist and therefore abandoning your need to overcome them. It s not a choice, not a response to some . How it applies to you personally. 22. Defining ourselves by what we are NOT is the first step that leads us to really KNOWING WHO WE ARE. Didnt mean as much. In 2015, Academy Award winner Matthew McConaughey gave the commencement address at University of Houston. 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. Unbelievable is the stupidest word in the dictionary. I was sick of myself. Matthew McConaughey: (43:45) Maybe its to help others, to be famous, to be spiritually sound, to leave the world a little bit better place than you found it. He is known for starring in popular films during the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s, including American Graffiti (1973), Jaws (1975), Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977), The Goodbye Girl (1977), The Competition (1980), Stand by Me (1986), Down and Out in Beverly Hills (1986), Stakeout (1987 . Because Id never had a maid to iron my jeans before!! I just want to be happy. I hear that all the time. Traveling towards immortal finish lines. I was anticipating next. Matthew McConaughey is an Academy Award-winning actor and 2014 TIME 100 honoree. Got my college degree in 1993. Im worried about you and me. Getting the funk. And it was then, for the first time, that I noticedIve never thought about NOT liking that starched line down the front of my jeans!! I know who I am. Well, I think the truth is all around us all the time. Yeah, the Bills won, but they didnt really beat the Oilers. 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. And they disallow you from creating a customized future in which you do not have to look over your shoulder. Number 13. I stared. You ever get in a rut? All those are reasonable aspirations. And it won't ever be. Refresh the page,. He purged his sins to coach. Matthew McConaughey: (06:31) All right. I was having a blast. To be famous? I think it was 150 grand. 1) Don't be happy, have joy. 13. Section 107, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. I know thats what I want to live. One of the people that looked up to him was a musician named Larry. But the truth is, as soon as the work, the daily making of the movie, the doing of the deed became the reward in itself for me, I got more Box Office, more accolades and respect than I ever had before. Now, if we hear it, if it becomes clear, a truth that is natural and infinite, then the second part comes. We live in an extremely noisy world with all kinds of frequencies coming at uscommitments, deadlines, fix this, do that, plans, expectationsand they all make it hard to get clarity and peace of mind. Congratulations class of 2015. And we realize that the moment just got bigger than us. This video is private Watch on Matthew McConaughey revealed a private side of his life during his acceptance speech for Best Actor at the 2014 Academy Awards, fervently thanking God for his achievements. We try our best, we dont always do our best. We tense up, we have this outer body experience where we are literally seeing our self in the third person. And dont get paralyzed by denying that they exist and therefore abandoning your need overcome them. 20. He told him how embarrassed he was, and how hes lost his way in the midst of all the fame and fortune and towards the end of an hour, Larry, in tears, asked Coach, What do you think I should do? Now, Coach, being a man of few words, just looked at him and calmly confessed himself. Easily integrate Rev using our robust APIs to start building your product quickly. Discover." ~ Mark Twain. Having the courage to act on it. Or paying your debts on time so that when you do see that guy three rows back tonight, you dont have to hunker down in your seat hoping that he dont see you. Unbelievable? It tastes sweet today but it will give you cavities tomorrow. He's a movie star and not a professional speaker. A few hours later I returned to camp and packed for my continued journey onto Machu Pichu. 13 min read Actor Matthew McConaughey delivered an emotional address at the White House where he shared details about the schoolaged victims of the Uvalde shooting. I dont know. I got rid of my lucky and faithful American cat. Lets admit it. Weve all got two wolves in us, a good one and a bad one, and they both want to eat. McConaughey here. And since she did, now, for the first time in my life, I just liked it because I could get it, I never thought about if I really wanted it there. Last night, Matthew McConaughey won Best Actor for his performance in Dallas Buyers Club. I mean, I think the answer, its always right there, right there. But if we stay in process, within ourselves, in the joy of the doing, we will never choke at the finish line. But do yourself this favor. These are the choices I speak of and this is the beauty of delayed gratification. I mean, Im having a blast. We got fatherhood, we got being a good husband, we got my health, mind, body and spirit, we got career and we got friendships. You, customize your future. The sooner we become LESS IMPRESSEDwith our life, our accomplishments, our career, the prospect in front of us. View All Credits 1 5.7K 3. In these columns were all these vials of these magic potions, right? All right. - Matthew McConaughey. WHEN YOU DO YOU GET STRONGER, MORE AWARE, AND MORE RESPECTFULOF YOURSELF, AND THAT WHICH YOU FEAR. So do this. Its never done me wrong 13. Whether thats prayer, meditation, a walkabout, being in right company, a road trip, whatever it is for you. Am I in the red or in the black with each of them? September 4, 2016 8:48 pm ET. I dont get them and I never did. Matthew McConaughey: (09:08) Why? Under Title 17 U.S.C. Its not fair, it never was, it isnt now, it wont ever be. Its not a choice, not a response to some result, it is a constant. Its not a response to some result. So, if we do that, if we hear it, if we put ourselves in a place to hear it and we do, and its become clear, a truth, natural and infinite, then the second part comes, which is to personalize it. After thanking the Academy, the other nominees, and his fellow cast and crew, the lead of "Dallas Buyers Club" said, to scattered applause: Happiness is an emotional response to an outcome. Matthew McConaughey: (28:12) He considers himself a storyteller by occupation, believes it's okay to have a beer on the way to the temple, feels better with a day's sweat on him, and is an aspiring orchestral conductor. And yes, most things are more rewarding when you break a sweat to get them back. You got to own them. Now, your answer may change over time and thats fine. My face was everywhere, everyone wanted a piece of me, people Id never met were swearing they loved meeverywhere I went, there I was, on a billboard, a magazine cover. It is in constant approach. 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. Think about it. Money. Now, out of respect for you and your efforts in getting your degree, I thought long and hard about what I could share with you tonight. You see, happiness demands a certain outcome, it is result reliant. I dont think so. I stripped off all my talismans from adventures past. Matthew McConaughey: (19:46) Transcribe Your Own Content Try Rev and save time transcribing, captioning, and subtitling. The the late great University of Texas football coach Darrell Royal. Im settling into camp. What are crumbs? My first maid. They are yours to steal, to share, to liken to your own lives, and to personally apply in your OWN lives, in your own way, should you choose to. See, happiness demands a certain outcome. 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