The video talks about five lessons people should learn in their life. The first rule is that life is not easy. However, Matthew McConaughey believes that people should not walk into the trap. In other words, we should not consider ourselves as victims since our life is hard. As long as people work hard, they will get a reward for what they have done. The second rule： never says the word “unbelievable.” People should give others and themselves more credit and believe that everything is possible as long as we do our best.
The third rule is that happiness is difficult than joy. According to McConaughey, if people want to harvest happiness, they have to be unhappy for most of the time. Happiness is something that can last for a long time. It comes with something of high value. If people want to be happy all the time, they cannot achieve something which can bring them happiness since work is never a pleasant thing to do.
The fourth rule is that people should define success for themselves. Even though being productive is the most popular answer to the question, everyone should determine their success. McConaughey tells people to think about the subject on a daily basis. There is no absolute answer for defining success, and each answer is correct. The only thing we should concern about is to do nothing that is going to jeopardize ourselves.
The last rule is never to leave crumbs. It means people should always do something which can help them become better. Never do something that may let you feel regretful. McConaughey tells people to check their mailbox five years later. What he means is to encourage us to do something proper and correct in the long-term. For people who have a business career and businesses, the last two rules are crucial for them to be successful and survive hardships. According to McConaughey, when his movie career is at low points, he does not feel unhappy since, for himself, success does mean a successful career.
It also means a healthy body, a good relationship, and a family. Thus, he will not feel upset about the failure in his movie career. It will help him survive the hardships since he has other things to keep him optimistic and happy. When your business career or business is having some difficulties, don’t feel panic and recognize that there are many other things worth your attention in this world. What people should learn from the last rule is that people should invest themselves in a long-term perspective. For businesses, it is the key to success. The leaders of the company should predict what is going to happen in the future and make the best decision, which is the best for a business’s success in the long-term.