Matthew McConaughey didn’t build his life by trying to control every outcome. He built it by learning when to let go and when to trust.Today, Jay sits down with Matthew for a raw, unfiltered exploration of purpose, faith, discipline, and what it really means to live well. It’s an honest conversation about the moments that shape us, and the choices that quietly define who we become. Together, they move through certainty and surrender, ambition and presence, effort and trust.Matthew opens up about his lifelong relationship with achievement and his growing desire to create space for stillness, daydreaming, and reflection. He shares how writing became a way to strip away filters and speak more directly to his truth, and how fatherhood reshaped his understanding of responsibility, humility, and love. Jay and Matthew explore failure as a sign of growth, and how disappointment when met with self-awareness, can teach rather than define us. Together they reveal a powerful insight: growth doesn’t come from trying to perfect ourselves, but from learning how to stay present, curious, and grounded through every season of life. Matthew reflects on the balance between taking responsibility and letting go, between striving for excellence and accepting imperfection. He shares why he believes the world is conspiring to make us happy, not through ease, but through meaning, effort, and alignment.In this interview, you'll learn:How to Trust Life Without Losing ControlHow to Redefine Success Beyond AchievementHow to Learn From Failure Without ShameHow to Build Trust Before You Need ItHow to Stay Present Without Chasing PerfectionHow to Strengthen Love Through Daily IntentionHow to Find Meaning When Answers Aren’t ClearLife isn’t asking you to be perfect, it’s asking you to be present. To stay curious. To keep learning. To choose courage over comfort and intention over autopilot. No matter where you are right now, progress is still possible, meaning is still available, and your next step matters.Explore Matthew McConaughey’s reflections  on faith, belief, and the human experience in his book Poems & Prayers: http://poemsprayers.com/With Love and Gratitude,Jay ShettyJoin over 750,000 people to receive my most transformative wisdom directly in your inbox every single week with my free newsletter. Subscribe here. Check out our Apple subscription to unlock bonus content of On Purpose! https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast What We Discuss:00:00 Intro01:16 The Drive for Purpose and Accomplishment04:23 Living With a Beginner’s Mind07:20 What Chapter of Life Are You In Right Now?13:21 Why You’re Exactly Where You Need to Be16:25 How Your View of Success Shapes Failure20:39 Humility Means Being Honest With Yourself23:15 The Power of Consequences25:47 You Just Need to Take One Step at a Time30:49 Staying Grounded in Faith Through Real Life Experiences 34:37 Ways to Strengthen Your Spiritual Practice45:29 What is Truly Fascinating About Being Human?50:45 Are We Expecting Too Much From Others?58:57 Where Do You Seek Validation?01:01:56 Learning to Trust Without Losing Control01:08:28 When Everything Matters, Nothing Does01:13:24 A More Realistic Way to Think About Love01:24:14 Understanding Both Sides of Consequence01:27:49 Matthew on Final FiveEpisode Resources:Poems & Prayers | http://poemsprayers.com/Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/officiallymcconaughey/ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChH3PVceKAMkFXHza0PlX_Q X | https://x.com/McConaughey Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/MatthewMcConaughey/ TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@officiallymcconaughey_mSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.