Memoir

Greenlights

Matthew McConaughey

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Greenlights

Written byMatthew McConaughey

Drawing on journals he has kept for decades, McConaughey shares stories and lessons from his life. A “greenlight” is a sign to go ahead, and the book is about how to catch more of them — and turn red and yellow lights into green ones.

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  • Published2020
  • GenreMemoir
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  1. 01Greenlights come in many forms

    Opportunities, encouragement and lucky breaks are greenlights. Notice them and go.

  2. 02Red lights can turn green

    Setbacks often become openings later. Persistence and patience help.

  3. 03Know what you won't do

    Saying no to the wrong things makes room for the right ones.

  4. 04Keep a journal

    Writing things down helps you learn from your own life.

  5. 05Live with a sense of humour

    Light-heartedness helps you through hard times.

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