Matthew McConaughey's Greenlights is a book about finding oneself by a process of elimination. Unlike many other autobiographies, the anecdotes he chooses to tell are not picked to generate headlines, but to give an insight into how he has become the man he is.

GREENLIGHTS by Matthew McConaughey: Grit, Growth, and Purpose. Matthew McConaughey's memoir might just be one of the best surprises of 2020. Greenlights is based on over three decades of his personal journals, and is sprinkled throughout with clips of pages and writings and photos.

Let's catch some Greenlights “It shouldn't surprise you that this book is good, but it will surprise you just how good it is. Wise and entertaining, this is an inspiring memoir and how-to from one of the great outlaw philosophers and artists of our time.”

The book is part memoir part playbook on his beliefs. If you're a movie buff looking for behind the scenes insights, the book is not at all focused on those, it's more about his life as a whole and not just his career. The writing is conversational and easy to read.

The tension between hustling for an outcome despite the odds and allowing life to do its work without interference is a key theme of McConaughey's book.

In the context of the film and television industries, to greenlight is to give permission to proceed with a project.

A Christian, McConaughey often speaks publicly about his faith. He attends a non-denominational church.

Looking back through old journals, McConaughey found eight common categories, and in deconstructing them, he came up with the idea of greenlights. ” He believes that “a greenlight is being kind to our future self. It's things in our life that affirm our way, they say 'go, proceed, more, please carry on.

They offer valuable guidance and solutions for overcoming obstacles and difficulties. Motivational novels can also help you establish a positive attitude, boost your self-esteem, and stay focused on your goals.

The Alchemist by Paul Coelho This slim, enchanting fable of a book is worldwide bestseller - and a favorite of celebrities from Will Smith to Madonna. It's not hard to understand why: The Alchemist packs a lot of wisdom in only 163 pages, which Coelho wrote in a two-week fit of inspiration.

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