Gentlemen, welcome to Mantelligence.
Today is a good day to get inspired, don't you think, Kaye and Larry?
Now is as good as any day, Beardy.
Today, we'll be sharing pieces of wisdom straight from Academy Award winner Matthew
McConoughey's moving speech about rules of life.
Shout out to my bro Johnny Bigger for sharing his video
"5 rules for the rest of your life."
That was some motivation, so we thought we'd make our own to fire you
up.
Plus, we'll also be sharing the one habit you should avoid so you can win in life.
Ready to conquer your mountains?
Let's start.
5.
Understand Who You Are and Who You Are Not If you want to win in life, becoming self-aware
and owning your identity should be on top of your list of life rules.
In his motivational speech, actor Matthew McConoughey
pointed out that the process of elimination is the first step to our identity.
What he meant was that knowing who you are not is just as important as
knowing who you are, and I couldn't agree more.
Life is a whirlwind of the people we meet and the experiences we go through.
And in the undertow of all these, we tend to stray away from our values and
beliefs.
Sometimes even our dreams.
Have you ever done something out of peer pressure?
Have you ever agreed to a bad opinion just because you're trying
to avoid conflict?
Have you given up on a dream out of fear or because you listened to someone
else's bad life advice?
Gentlemen, stay grounded.
A high-value man knows who he is and isn't easily fazed.
If you want to become an alpha male, live your truth and don't let other people mess
it up.
Being self-aware means being in tune with your strengths and weaknesses, emotions,
motivations, and what you stand and don't stand for.
Having self-awareness influences the decisions you make in life- good and bad.
You don't want to do more bad than good, do you?
So tread carefully.
If you want to know more alpha male secrets, watch this video where we shared tricks to
becoming an alpha male.
Check it out.
4.
You Are the Master of Your Fate Speaking of knowing who you are, it's also
important that you clearly define what success looks like for you.
In his poem "Invictus," William Ernest Henley wrote,
"I am the master of my fate.
I am the captain of my soul."
And indeed you are.
Top two in this list of rules for the rest of your life is to define success for yourself.
Success is different for everybody.
For some, success may look like becoming a millionaire
and living a grand, luxurious life.
For others, it's as simple as living a quiet, peaceful life
by the beach.
We are the choices we make, and defining what success means for you
will help you put things in your life into perspective and will help you make
better choices.
In his speech, Matthew McConoughey said that five things in his life
define his success- his family, spirituality, marriage, friendships, and career.
And he makes sure to keep all of them in balance.
"If I don't keep maintenance on them,
one of them is going to get weak," he said.
So define what success looks like for you and plan your life around it.
If you ask me, becoming successful isn't the secret to happiness- knowing what
makes your life successful is.
3.
The Sky’s Your Limit This is my favorite out of all the rules of
life Matthew McConaughey mentioned during his speech.
"A roof is a man-made thing," he said, and what he meant was that
we shouldn't be putting limits on ourselves.
I mean, you’ve got to take it from the guy.
He's an Oscar-winning actor, for crying out loud.
And a very good one if you ask me.
When it comes to pursuing your dreams and goals in life, Gentlemen, remember
that you are only as good as you allow yourself to be.
Believing in yourself and being confident with what you can achieve
makes all the difference if you want to win in life.
I've always believed that every people on earth has potential
as long as they're willing to work hard for what they want.
This is why I became successful.
I never allow my weaknesses to define me.
Instead, I acknowledge them and work on them until my weaknesses become
one of my strengths.
Confidence is one of the secrets to getting ahead in life.
The amount of confidence you have in yourself is important and is, in fact,
a reputable body language of an alpha male.
In dating, if you want to know how to win a girl's heart, being Mr. Nice Guy isn't enough.
You’ve got to have faith in yourself and be confident that you can get her.
Women love confident men.
Some nice guys finish last
because they lack self-esteem.
Having confidence shows awareness of who you are.
It shows that you're comfortable with yourself, which gives you a natural charm that draws
people in.
Energy doesn't lie, and if you aren't showing confidence, you're going to lose the girl.
And your dreams- whatever they may be.
In life or dating, instead of limiting yourself, challenge your limits
and grow to your full potential.
If you want to know how to be more confident, this video
about alpha male body language tricks will help you get started.
Check it out.
I sure am learning a lot from these rules of life.
How about you, Kay?
Ditto.
We'll be sharing two more pieces of wisdom from Matthew McConoughey's
insightful life rules.
But before we spill the last two rules for the rest of your life,
I just want to remind you that at the end of this video, we're going to share with you
the bad habit you should avoid doing if you want to really win in life.
Alright, alright, alright.
Let's continue.
2.
Be Thankful for Bliss, Be Thankful for the Struggle
Everyone's life story is a combination of all the ups and downs they went through.
Often, we frown upon our failures and praise our
successes.
But Matthew McConoughey begs to differ.
In his motivational speech, he advised everyone to recognize their accomplishments,
give credit for the roadblocks in their life, and practice the art of gratitude.
This means that you have to take the bad with the good
and learn from them.
When recognizing your successes, aside from being grateful
for getting there, it's also important to take note
of all the things you have to do in order to get there.
Understanding what you did right will sure come in handy the next time you
have to conquer another mountain or overcome another obstacle in life.
And when it comes to dealing with life's hurdles, McConoughey advised to take it as it is and
face it head-on.
I know, I know.
It can be scary sometimes.
Nobody likes to fail, and we're all afraid of something.
But I say, feel the fear and do it anyway.
Besides, what doesn't kill you makes you stronger.
Finally, practicing an attitude of gratitude and positivity
helps you attract more good things in life and helps you attract the ladies.
Seriously.
It's one of the habits women love.
According to human psychology, people are innately
attracted to positive actions.
Suppose you want to know how to be attractive to women.
In that case, science says that people are more likely to respond to, feel connected
to, and remember the pleasant and happy person.
So whether you're overcoming a roadblock or impressing girls, practice
gratitude and be thankful for both the bliss and struggle of life.
Learn more habits women love through this video.
Check it out.
1.
Trust the Process During his talk about the rules of life, McConoughey
reminded everyone that life is not easy and that instead of
seeking happiness in the things we do, we should learn how to enjoy the process of
doing it.
Gentlemen, life as we know it is never easy.
You'll win some and lose some, but the important part is keeping at it
and continuing to fight the good fight.
And trust the process!
I know life is uncertain, and fighting can be exhausting, but as Franklin
Roosevelt once said, "A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor."
Everything that happens in our life- the decisions we have to make, the people
we meet, our wins, and our losses- teaches us how to be a better person.
And if you ask me, that's a good deal.
Uncertainty is scary but staying stagnant is scarier.
Matthew McConaughey's rules for the rest of your life sure are amazing.
But we still have one more thing to add to this list of life rules.
It's the one habit you should avoid doing if you want to win in life.
Any guesses?
Gentlemen, stop comparing your life with others.
Start living it instead.
Comparison not only robs you of joy, but it also wastes your time.
Looking over at someone else's lawn won't help you make yours greener.
Rather than comparing your life with others, let yourself enjoy life as who you are
and stay focused on working on your goals.
Do you know more life rules that you think everyone should start doing?
We'd love to hear from you.
Share your thoughts in the comment section below.
We all should start following these rules of life.
Not only is it insightful, but it's also very realistic.
You'll never go wrong doing it.
Matthew McConaughey sure knows what he's talking about.
A true alpha male.
If you want to follow his footsteps, watch this video
where we shared tricks to becoming an alpha male.
Check it out.