So please think of these as signposts, approaches paradigms, that give some science to satisfaction. My other brother, Pat, was in high school in the early 80s. In 1996, right after I got famous from a film called A Time to Kill, I headed out on one of these 21-day walkaboutsthis time to the jungles and mountains of Peru. We got commitments, we got deadlines, fix this, do that, plans, expectations, and they all make it hard to get clarity and peace of mind. My anxieties were eased. My first maid. Who was I was another. Eliminate who you are NOT first, and youll find yourself where you need to be. No ticket, no voucher, no free pass go to anything. Yeah, it was badass. People are telling me Im good at what Im doing. Well, instead of denying these fears, declare them, say them out loud, admit them, give them the credit they deserve. A few hours later I returned to camp and packed for my continued journey onto Machu Pichu. So I stripped down to nothing. Its really simple and it works. The commencement speech is available for everyone to view for free in the public domain of YouTube. We, us are the trickiest mammals walking the planet. Its because we have created a fictitious ceiling, a roof, to our expectations of ourselves, a limitwhere we think its all too good to be true. It is result reliant. Using his star power and eloquent speechwriting and delivery skills to advocate for societal change is not new for McConaughey. I mean hell yeah, give me more scenes, I love this!! Well, I think the truth is all around us all the time. Who are we to think that we dont deserve or havent earned these gifts when we get them? Add English on-screen subtitles for videos. I thought about what you would want, I thought about what you might need. - Mindful Love, Loss, & Lust - Medium Sign In Get started 500 Apologies, but something went wrong on our end. Id already hiked 80 miles to this point, and I had a three day trek ahead of me to Machu Picchu. We can dissect ourselves into self-loathing if were not careful. And thats the place where what we want is also just what we need. Now, Im not here to be a downer on that. And since we are the architects of our lives, lets study the habits, the practices, the routines we have that lead to and feed our success our joy, our honest pain, our laughter, our earned tearsLets Dissect THAT and give thanks for THOSE things and when we do that what happens? The best I can tell, we just got to feed that good one a little more than the other one. All those are reasonable aspirations. From can to want. The sooner we become LESS IMPRESSEDwith our life, our accomplishments, our career, the prospect in front of us. For me myself. Guilt and regret kills many a man before their time. For instance, sometimes say my careers rolling. Im talking about the ones we make with ourselves, with our God, with our own consciousness. And all I can see is whats in front of me.. Writers Guild of America - 2017 . Matthew McConaughey: (12:43) For example, I need this film to be a box office success. Your Houston Oilers vs. Buffalo Bills. In 1992, I got my first job as an actor. Matthew McConaughey, in an emotional speech at the White House on Tuesday, called for lawmakers to act on bipartisan gun reforms two weeks after a mass shooting at a school in the actor's . It was just weird. Unbelievable? After a number of supporting roles, his first success as a leading man came in the legal drama A Time to Kill (1996). Money. Don't get me wrong, I'm a big McConaughey fan. THESE ARE CRUMBS! For instance, sometimes my career is rolling (in the black) but I see how my relationship with my wife could use a little more attention. The sudden fame Id just gotten was somewhat unbalancing. So I stripped down to nothing. 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. We give thanks for these things and that gratitude, reciprocates, creating more to be thankful for. When we humans under perform or act OUT of character? See how Im doing. Matthew McConaughey: (36:00) I find that most of the times our obsession with what is wrong, just ends up breeding more wrong, more failure. On January 7, 2016 Matthew McConaughey gave a classic motivational speech at the University of Houston. Ever felt that way. Our best friends lie to us. AND ITS NOT OUR RIGHT TO SAY OR BELIEVE IT IS. You know these No Fear t-shirts? It just happened. He had number one hits and his life was rolling. They reveal to me what did translate in my work, what came across, what was seen or what wasnt. Many of them I'm still practicing, but all of them I do believe are true. Now, a lot of people looked up to this man. These are your personal jiminy crickets. 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. Your browser is out of date. 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. The adventure never ends, because we are always on the way. We live in an extremely noisy world with all kinds of frequencies coming at us. Everyone wanted a piece of me. Joy, though, is something else. Is it up there. Well, a few years ago I was watching the film again and I noticed two scenes that I really shouldnt have been in. Transcribe your audio files to find high-impact insights in minutes. Or say my spiritual health could use some maintenance (red) but hey, my friendships and social life are in high gear (black) I gotta recalibrate, checks and balances, go to church, remember to say thank you more often. Where we believe, where we enjoy the process of succeeding in the places in ways that we are fashioned to. We DISSECT them. So we have to consciously put ourselves in a place to receive that clarity. It was a meltdown of he and my moms class rings and gold from my moms teeth. But whats it worth in the job market out there today? I was nervous before I got here to speak tonight. Short and sweet or long and salty? Also, we should be grateful for the eyes. You ever choked? Discover why Rev is the #1 speech-to-text service in the world. Especially, the maid. Number six. I mean, Im having a blast. Matthew McConaughey: (39:59) Were not watching ourselves on the jumbotron performing the very act that were in the middle of. September 4, 2016 8:48 pm ET. 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. I've suffered a stroke that set me back 18 months of my life. Along a muddy path on this walk, I turned a corner. Whether thats prayer, meditation, a walkabout, being in right company, a road trip, whatever it is for you. Matthew McConaughey: (27:18) 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. Matthew McConaughey: (43:45) Take the hill. Traveling towards immortal finish lines. We do our best when our destinations are beyond the measurement, when our reach continually exceeds our grasp, when we have immortal finish lines. It just happened, you witnessed it, you just did it, believe it. 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. Think about it. These are the choices I speak of and this is the beauty of delayed gratification. You will not be fined or put in jail if you do not gratify these obligations I speak of. So turn the page, get off the ride. Matthew McConaughey: (06:31) I think fear is a good thing. June 7, 2022 5:13 PM EDT. Fair use is permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. (It aint the monkeys Im worried about, its you and me.). We get better at them. So acknowledge the acts of greatness as real and do not be naive about mankinds capacity for evil nor be in denial of our own shortcomings. March 2, 2014. Theyre a cleanse for me, theyre like a 21-day fast from attention, from all the things I have in my well-appointed life. And when you do this, when you do put them down, when you quit go in there and you quit giving them your time, you inadvertently find yourself spending more time and in more places that are healthy for you, that bring you more joy. Get some R.O.IRETURN ON INVESTMENTYour investment. Me, I graduated high school in 1988. Its on you. Got to have the courage to act on it. Usually when were depressed. The first step is usually, I know who I am not. Process of elimination. Joy is not a choice. A lot of people looked up to him. And some of you already have a job lined up, a path where todays job can become tomorrows career, but for most of you, the futures probably still pretty fuzzyyou dont have that job that directly reflects the degree you just got, and many of you dont even have a job at all. What about the other side of unbelievable? A sugar donut or some oatmeal? A way that can only be described as 100% McConaughey.Beyond the make believe, tactile Matthew is an active philanthropist through his Just Keep Livin' Foundation. Matthew McConaughey helped make graduation a little extra special for the 2020 class at the Urban Assembly School for Emergency Management by stepping in to deliver a virtual commencement speech . And when Larry finished his story and was about to walk away, Coach Royal put his gentle hand on his shoulder and he very discreetly said, Hey, Larry, you got something on your nose there, bud. Larry immediately hurried to the bathroom mirror where he saw some of the white powder that he hadnt cleaned up his nose. He was ashamed. And when you lay down on that pillow at night, no matter whos in your bed, we all sleep alone. "To make the loss of these lives matter," Matthew McConaughey said as he began an impassioned 20-minute speech about gun reform during Tuesday's White . Matthew McConaughey Motivational Speech Transcript Happy Scribe's Favorites 885 views 26 Feb 2020 Transcribe your podcast [00:00:00] Yeah. Even when it means having more, be discerning. Ahead of his speech on Tuesday, the. Didnt mean as much. Because I do know this. He rang the doorbell, coach answered and he said, Coach, I need to talk to you. Darrell said, Sure, come on in.. Why? on 2014 Academy Awards Release Date. 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. 1. How do I define success? All right. Joy, though, is something else. Do not fall into the trap, the entitlement trap of feeling like youre a victim. I stared. Its going to dip too deep into the debit section, its going to go bankrupt, its going to get sick, died. But if we stay in process within ourselves in the joy of the doing, we will never choke at the finish line. On January 7, 2016 Matthew McConaughey gave a classic motivational speech at the University of Houston. The director, Richard Linklater, kept inviting me back to set each night, putting me in more scenes which led to more lines all of which I happily said YES to. The approach is the destination and were never finished. Matthew McConaughey: (11:05) You know what Im talking about, fumbling at the goal line, stuck a foot in your mouth once you got to the microphone, had a brain freeze on the exam that you were totally prepared for. Nothing that we Homo sapien earthlings do is unbelievable. Now, what happens when we get that feeling? She says, Well, thats great, Matthew. I dont. I felt free and light. Well, those people, those places, those things, stop giving them your time and energy. Solets flip the script. Ask yourself how it works for you. And I got sick. The house came with a maid. In fact, 13 has been a pretty lucky number for me and I want to tell you how. "Unbelievable" is the most stupid word in the dictionary. Personally, as an actor, I started enjoying my work and literally being happier when I stopped trying to make the daily labor a means to a certain endI need this film to be a box office success, I need my performance to be acknowledged, I need the respect of my peers. Id argue that our cultural values have even been financializedhumility is not in vogue anymore, its too passive. So, me, how do I define success? !meaning you are light in Spanish. Dont leave crumbs. And after that, the whole trip is really fun and smooth sailing. Best Actor Acceptance Speech, Oscars 2014 Lyrics. Okay. I was asking myself, whats the reality in this and whats the bullshit? Matthew McConaughey: (01:20) Except yourself. Theyre secrets with yourself, private council, personal protocols, and while nobody throws you a party when you abide by them, no one will arrest you when you break them either. Life's not easy. Well, it was the night of the 12th day in my 21 day trip. You you want to ask your boss for that promotion, but youre scared hes going to think youre overstepping your bounds. So give your obstacles credit and you will, one, find the courage to overcome them. You customize your future. If you all remember him, he won the National Championship in 69, he won a couple of National Championships. Now, I dont obsess on the unfavorable aspect of their review, but I do see what I can learn from it. Matthew McConaughey is known for many things. Actor Matthew McConaughey delivered an emotional address at the White House where he shared details about the school aged victims of the Uvalde shooting massacre. Matthew McConaughey And Wife Camila Alves Arrive Home In Time For The Oscars. There, in my path. Now, at this time in his life, Larry was in the prime of this country music career. Matthew McConaughey gave a hilariously over-the-top speech to Texas football. And that college degree in 93 did not mean much. I was embracing only what was in front of my eyes and giving everything that justice that it deserved. Lets dissect that, and give thanks for those things. After thanking the Academy, the other nominees, and his fellow cast and crew, the lead of "Dallas Buyers Club" said, to scattered applause: Frank Reich and the Bills come back to win 41-38 in overtime for one of the greatest comebacks in NFL history. If we make it that far, then comes THE BIGGIE . His career progressed with lead roles in . First, we have to put ourselves in the place to receive the truth. 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. Stepping in shit is inevitable, so let's either see it as good luck, or figure out how to do it less often.', 'Don't . I saw them everywhere. So how do we know when we crossed the truth? In these columns were all these vials of these magic potions, right? I also thought about what I want to say and what I need to say. Matthew McConaughey: (38:58) It means you have more knowledge in a specific subject, vocation. I've had my heart broken. You want to ask her out or you want to ask him out, but you fear that he or she may say no. We dont always grasp it, hear it, access it. like. And yes, most things are more rewarding when you break a sweat to get them back. It's great to. I asked myself. So get rid of the excess, the wasted time. So, you give your obstacles credit and you will one. I was present, I was out of my own way. When do we write in our diary? We realize that the moment just got bigger than us. View All Credits 1 5.7K 3. Do this and let them, let somebody else come up and tap you on the shoulder and say Hey, you scored. Let them run up and tap you on the shoulder and say, You won. Let them come to you, You go home now. Let them say, I love you too. Let them say thank you. Support Speakola Hi speech lovers, With costs of hosting website and podcast, this labour of love has become a difficult financial . Lets admit it, money is king today, makes the world go round. 1:04. These are FAITH based OBLIGATIONS that we make on our own. Wooderson shouldnt have been there. It never was, it isnt now, and it wont ever be. The house. Oilers up 283 at halftime, 353 early in the 3rd. The sooner that we become less impressed with our life, with our accomplishments, with our career, with whatever that prospect is in front of us, the sooner we become less impressed and more involved with that and these things, the sooner we get a whole lot better at doing it. Do not fall into the trap. If I win, I will be happy. We dont always do our best. Millions died from diseases every day that we have cures for. You know Im talking about? 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. Im really looking forward to talking with you all tonight. I want to skip the flattery and the attaboys. 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. 5. I was present, out of my own way, not anticipating next, embracing only what was in front of my eyes, and giving everything the justice it deserved. That line and that night I learned something. If I dont, I wont. "If happiness is what you're after, then you are going to be let down frequently and be unhappy much of your time. And I was doing a pretty good job of mentally beating the shit out of myself. When do we write in our diary? Why they beat themselves? And by the end of the shoot those 3 lines had turned into over 3 weeks work and it was Woodersons 70 Chevelle we went to get Aerosmith tickets in. Bad ass. Matthew McConaughey: (30:56) Did I want to stand at a podium and read you your rights? Acknowledge acts of greatness as real, and do NOT be naive about mankinds capacity for evil nor be in denial of our own shortcomings. We can learn from them too, but only if we look at them constructively, as a means to reveal what we are good at, what we can get better at, what we do succeed at. If happiness is what youre after, then you are going to be let down frequently and be unhappy much of your time. He used to run over the goal line, through the end zone and up the tunnel. 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. A blue ribbon, a statue, a score, a great idea, the love of our life, a euphoric bliss. The Interstellar actor, 53, and the Brazilian model, 40, celebrated . I got to pick up the slack on being a better husband. DISSECT YOUR SUCCESSES (and the reciprocity of gratitude). 1) Don't be happy, have joy. I think it was 150 grand. 1992, I got my first job as an actor. I never thought about not liking that starched line down the front of my jeans because Ive never had a maid iron my jeans before. Create a better, more engaging experience for every student. Nobody has ever choked? As much because he felt so disrespectful to Coach Royal, and as much because hed obviously gotten too comfortable with the drug to even hide as well as he should. And I know that if I dont take care of them, if I dont keep up maintenance on them, one of them is going to get weak, man. Humility is not vogue anymore. Joy is the feeling that we have from doing what we are fashioned to do, no matter the outcome. 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