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Jan 2025
1h 6m

Matthew McConaughey on Family, Fame, and...

Daily Stoic | Wondery
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How has Matthew McConaughey managed to keep his priorities straight while living in the spotlight? In today’s episode, he opens up about balancing family life with acting, treating life’s choices as experiments, and focusing on creating a lasting impact rather than chasing quick wins. Matthew McConaughey has an impressive Hollywood resume, including Inte ... Show More
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