McConaughey says he will be expanding on Greenlights, going “deeper and even more practical”. On the screen behind him, a woman raises her hands above her head in joy We are asked to begin messages with his star-making catchphrase: “All right all right all right”. An appreciative atmosphere is simulated with canned laughter and applause.Īudience participation is encouraged in the chat, however, and being beamed to McConaughey on stage.

Nearly 400,000 people are watching on YouTube, but there is no studio audience, leaving McConaughey to perform, with unrelenting intensity, directly into the camera. In the VIP grid behind him, a woman raises her hands above her head in joy. I didn’t pay, so she can’t see me cooking dinner.Īt last, McConaughey appears, introduced as a “thought leader” and a “guy who has been journalling for over 30 years”. Their faces appear in a grid behind the perky presenter, who is urging us all to stretch, smile and close any distracting tabs in our browser. When I join the YouTube livestream, more than 250,000 people are already there, including those who did pay – for the VIP “camera-on experience”, to be connected with McConaughey himself. “Pretend like you paid $10,000 … though this event is free, it’s WORTH that much.” Invest in yourself – even pretend moneyĪfter I sign up, a steady stream of emails signed “McConaughey” urge me to set alarms, take notes and “go all in”. Please visit /r/GetDisciplined for general discussion about self-discipline and improvement.Watch the event on YouTube – if you’re sure you’re ready. To suggest future books or give feedback, send us a moderator mail. SEP: How to Win Friends & Influence People JAN: The Attention Revolution: Unlocking the Power of the Focused MindĭEC: The Art of Learning: An Inner Journey to Optimal Performance JUN: How to Read a Book: The Classic Guide to Intelligent ReadingįEB: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

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Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey