Most of you are probably well aware of Matthew McConaughey and his new book Green Lights.

Now, I'll admit, I was a bit hesitant to read the book myself. I actually explained why to Matthew

in this podcast. But after hearing from enough people that I had to read it or I had to listen to it,

I decided to pick up a copy and let me tell you, it did not disappoint. So when I had the opportunity

to have Matthew join me on the podcast, I jumped at that chance. We talk about a lot of important

topics, very, very important topics in this conversation and really hit on fatherhood as we're

approaching Father's Day. We also discuss the power of being the underdog reinventing yourself,

the value of sacrifice, taking our father's off pedestals they don't belong and ultimately

the concept and benefits of green lights in your life.

You're a man of action. You live life to the fullest. Embrace your fears.

You can boldly charge your own path when life knocks you down. You get back up one more time

every time. You are not easily deterred or defeated. Rugged, resilient, strong. This is your life.

This is who you are. This is who you will become. At the end of the day and after all is said and done,

you can call yourself a man. Gentlemen, what is going on? My name is Ryan Mickler. I am the host and

the founder of the Order of a Man podcast. As you know, we've got an incredible lineup including my

guest today, the one and only Matthew McConaughey. What a powerful and amazing opportunity to have

a conversation with this man who has been extremely, extremely successful in his life and

be able to take some of his information and insights and break it down over the course of our

conversation and share with you. That's ultimately what we're doing here on the podcast guys,

giving you the tools, the resources, the conversations, the insights and ideas from

incredible men who have been very, very successful and then letting you have access to that information.

So you and me and everybody else listening can apply that in our own lives. We're going to get to

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