Send us a text

This week we’re talking about our September Book Club reading of Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey. .

It’s a memoir by a celebrity that will surprise you.

You’ll stop and think about the aspects of your life that shaped your decision making and paved the path you’re on today.

We’ve all had moments in life when we’re at a crossroads with a decision to make and opportunities present themselves.

What were the greenlights that opened new pathways for you whether expected or unexpected?

The journey to living your life expressing your true creative self isn’t linear. There will be obstacles in your way and it’s up to you to decide how you’re going to face those moments.

Greenlights are a way of seeing a path through when you’re feeling stuck.

It might not be a book you’ve thought about picking up, but we found it surprisingly interesting.

It doesn’t read like a traditional memoir because it’s structured with stories from McConaughey’s life that illustrate ideas and thoughts he presents for reflection about life.

McConaughey shares stories of navigating his relationships with his family, his journey to the screen, and his eventual marriage and role as a father.

There’s an interesting sense of connection when reading this memoir, even though he’s a celebrity, because this book allows you to stop and reflect on your own life.

We’re all looking to connect with others and this book brings that to the forefront. There’s a sense of humanity and depth of creativity throughout.

McConaughey shows a lot of resilience as he navigates the challenges of his upbringing and landing his first acting roles.

You’ll find inspiration from the diligence he shows in his dedication to his craft as an actor. He didn’t want to be pigeon-holed into acting in one type of film, so he created the space for himself that he wanted despite pressures from producers to accept certain roles.

A great reminder about building space as a creative that works for you.

While it doesn’t read like a typical memoir because he spends time helping shape some of the ideas to take away from his stories, there’s a lot in his memoir that anyone can connect with in their own life.

Are you ready to start reading? If you don’t have a copy of Greenlights, you can get a copy here.

We invite you to subscribe to our email list to be the first to know about our weekly podcast episodes and upcoming group programs for writers!

If you prefer video versions of the podcast or want to leave a comment on this specific episode, you can find all of them on our YouTube channel.