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March 27, 2023 7 mins

The Academy Award ceremony earlier this month reminded me to revisit one of my favorite award acceptance speeches, which was by Matthew McConaughey nearly 10 years ago. He talks about who his hero was at age 15, age 25, and beyond. And I absolutely love how he connected his hero with his future self.

In this episode, I not only share that speech with you, but I also go into more depth about the concept of connecting with your future self. 

I remember one pivotal moment in my past when I faced a tough decision, and I quickly thought about my future self. The more I trusted her, the more aware I was when the best next step revealed itself to me.

What You’ll Learn:

- What Matthew McConaughey said in his 2014 Oscar acceptance speech about who his hero was when he was younger and who it is now

- Who I think my future self is

- Why you should consider imagining what your future self would say

- The benefits of taking small steps toward your goals and trusting the process of personal growth

- How to approach your life as an ongoing journey of self-discovery and self-improvement

Resources:

- Watch Matthew McConaughey’s acceptance speech for Best Actor at the 86th Oscars in 2014: https://youtu.be/wD2cVhC-63I

- Get my FREE on-demand video training: How to Live Life on Your Own Terms & Timeline (Ditch Life's Guilt & Anxiety — Finally Find More Peace of Mind) https://charisyourlife.com/video

- Follow me on Facebook: https://facebook.com/charisyourlife/ 

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- My website: https://charisyourlife.com/

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