Matthew McConaughey is more than just a successful actor and best-selling author.

But have you ever wondered how someone like him achieves the massive success that he has?

Well in this positive moment, you'll find out.

It's a short two-minute clip with a powerful message that will encourage you today.

Directly from Matthew's mouth to your ears, he's going to share what drives him to be great.

Now if you enjoy it, be sure to listen or re-listen to John Gordon's full interview with Matthew linked in the show notes.

You're one of the greatest actors on the planet. What drives you to be so great?

Well, let's start with this one.

And I think we could all use a little bit more of this in today's society.

I'd be embarrassed if I didn't do and didn't try and work as hard as I can.

I'd be embarrassed.

And I wish more people were embarrassed by not doing their best at something.

I'm not trying to be as competent as they can be.

I think embarrassed means a good thing.

It sucks to feel embarrassed.

That's what's called embarrassed.

You know, it doesn't feel good. It's not supposed to.

I'm not one for participation trophies.

I am for equal opportunity.

And if you have the opportunity to be competent, something you can study and work at something.

And you live and breathe it.

You fully commit to it.

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