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.
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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 Maybe You Should Talk to Someone.
Suleika Jaouad is an Emmy Award-winning
journalist, artist, and bestselling author of Between Two
Kingdoms and The Book of Alchemy.
Samin Nosrat is the James Beard Award–winning
author of the New York Times bestseller Salt, Fat, Acid,
Heat—also the title of her acclaimed Netflix series.
Dr. Martine Rothblatt is the founder,
chairperson, and CEO of United Therapeutics—a biotechnology
company she started to save the life of one of her daughters—and
a pioneer of satellite radio.
Debbie Millman is one of the most influential
designers working today, according to Graphic Design USA, an
author, an educator, and the host of the pioneering podcast
Design Matters, now celebrating its 21st year.
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