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CAUTION ADVISED: this podcast contains swearing.\nWhen I started these podcasts, back in January 2018, my aim was to connect with people who had new and exciting views on how we can feel better and get more out of life. Little did I know that would lead me to today\u2019s episode, where I chat to one of the world\u2019s most famous Hollywood actors.\nMatthew McConaughey might not immediately spring to mind as a self-help guru. Yet for his 2014 Oscar acceptance speech he memorably shared some of the tenets by which he lives his life and to which he owes his success. And Matthew now shares his wisdom in his new book, \u2018Greenlights: Raucous stories and outlaw wisdom\u2019, which has already become a bestseller all over the globe. Based on the journals he\u2019s kept since he was a teenager, it\u2019s part autobiography, part guide to living \u2013 and 100 per cent inspiration.\nI was so pleased to learn Matthew wanted to come on the podcast and was prepared to give me 90 minutes of his time, something almost unheard of in stars of his magnitude. But as you\u2019ll hear in this episode, Matthew isn\u2019t your typical movie star.\nAuthenticity is very important to Matthew, as is his quest to, in his words, \u201cBe more me.\u201d And that starts with eliminating what is not you. In Matthew\u2019s own life, key examples include his decision to leave law school and become an actor, and later to turn down vast sums of money to leave the rom-com genre behind. Whilst he acknowledges the financial privilege that allowed him to take these risks, his lesson is about being true to yourself and your values, which is relevant for all of us. He says we should make sure we are feeding our soul account as well as our bank account, investing spiritually as well as financially.\nWe cover so many topics during this entertaining chat, from our favourite U2 album to the current state of society as well as the incredible value of journaling. Whilst Matthew\u2019s approach isn\u2019t to give advice, there\u2019s plenty of wisdom in the colourful stories and examples from his life that he shares. The beautiful thing about living, he says, is that you\u2019re the author of your life\u2019s story. So be cool to your future self. That\u2019s some pretty awesome A-list advice I think we can all benefit from.\nShow notes available at\xa0drchatterjee.com/134\nFollow me on\xa0instagram.com/drchatterjee/\nFollow me on\xa0facebook.com/DrChatterjee/\nFollow me on\xa0twitter.com/drchatterjeeuk\nDISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.\n Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.