Episode

If You Haven't Written Your Goals Down, Do This Tonight | Matthew McConaughey

Podcast: The Daily Motivation
Published: Jul 24, 2026
Duration seconds: 357
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Summary

Matthew McConaughey reveals the exact goal-setting practice he used at 20 years old, one he forgot about for three decades until he rediscovered it while writing his memoir. He explains why physically writing down and signing your goals turns them into a subconscious, non-negotiable contract with yourself.