#879: How to Reinvent Yourself and Make Bold Moves — Decisive Stories from Matthew McConaughey, Steve Young, Samin Nosrat, and More

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This is a special compilation devoted to reinvention: how to shed an identity that no longer fits, decide on a new chapter, navigate uncertainty, and commit to what’s next. This episode is brought to you by: Shopify global commerce platform, providing tools to start, grow, market, and manage a retail business Momentous high-quality creatine for cognitive and muscular support In this episode:  Matthew McConaughey explains why he stopped making romantic comedies, turned down $15 million, and waited nearly two years for Hollywood to see him differently. Steve Young talks about losing the identity that had defined him and the advice another legendary quarterback gave him. Lori Gottlieb explains how listening to a quiet inner voice led her from Hollywood to medicine, then to journalism, and finally to psychotherapy. Suleika Jaouad describes rebuilding her life after cancer when going back to her old life was no longer possible. Samin Nosrat on walking away from a wildly successful food business that was making her miserable, and making room for the writing career that ultimately became Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat. Martine Rothblatt tells the remarkable story of teaching herself biology and starting a pharmaceutical company to save her daughter’s life. Finally, Debbie Millman gives you a simple exercise for imagining—and creating—the life you truly want. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro from Tim 01:43 Matthew McConaughey 14:35 Steve Young 17:16 Lori Gottlieb 24:38 Suleika Jaouad 36:47 Samin Nosrat 45:04 Martine Rothblatt 56:51 Debbie Millman Short bios: Matthew McConaughey is an Academy Award-winning actor—whose career spans 40+ feature films—a cofounder of the Just Keep Livin’ foundation, and the bestselling author of Greenlights. Steve Young is a Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback, Super Bowl MVP, and co-founder and chairman of private-equity firm HGGC. Lori Gottlieb is a psychotherapist, the New York Times “Ask the Therapist” advice columnist, and the bestselling author of Ma