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Success, McConaughey argues, is not merely about financial accomplishments or fame. He nudges us to consider the quality of success alongside its quantity. “We all want to be relevant,” he acknowledges, but he urges us to ask, “relevant for what?” This introspection leads to a more meaningful understanding of achievement that includes relationships and purpose, rather than mere accolades.
He also discussed the distress that stems from pursuing success for its own sake. Monetary wealth, while often equated with success, can also bring about bewilderment and discontent. The emotional toll of chasing superficial definitions of success can detract from our overall quality of life.