McConaughey writes that failure is inevitable and necessary for growth. He says we should not be afraid to fail, but rather use it as a learning opportunity. He also says we should forgive ourselves for our mistakes and move on. He tells stories of how he failed at some things in his life, such as sports, relationships, auditions, etc., but how he learned from them and improved himself.
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Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey is a book that invites you to join him on a journey of discovery, adventure, and wisdom. It is based on his personal journals, which he started writing when he was fourteen years old. He shares his stories, prayers, poems, people, and places that shaped his life and inspired him to find his own green lights. He calls it an “approach book”, not a memoir or an advice book12. It is a book that will make you laugh, cry, think, and act. It is a book that will help you catch more green lights in your own life.
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