Matthew McConaughey is not running for governor of Texas
Coming to an end. Matthew McConaughey has decided it does not suit him to get involved in Texas politics right now, after previously discussing a candidate for governor.
“Over the last two years, I have been working on the answer to the question of how I can be most useful in this life going forward. Useful for myself, useful for my family and for most people, ”McConaughey, 52, explained in a three-minute Instagram video on Sunday, November 28th.
While Magic Mike star found that political leadership was “a humiliating and inspiring path to consider”, he ultimately decided that it is “a path that I choose not to take at this moment.”
The Oscar winner added that he would “continue to work and invest the bounty I have, by supporting entrepreneurs, companies and foundations that I believe are leaders, companies that I believe create paths for people to succeed” in life, organizations that have a mission to serve and build trust while creating prosperity. That is the American dream. “
That Lincoln’s attorney the actor also reflected on what he was learning while studying the current political system.
“That we have some problems we have to solve. That our policy needs a new purpose. That we have gaps that need to be cured. That we need more confidence in our lives, ”he shared in the video. “I have learned that freedom comes with responsibility and that good leaders serve.”
McConaughey described how service allows everyone to get involved in helping others.
“Whether it’s a politician, a CEO, a star quarterback, a mother, father, husband, wife, brother, friend, mentor or teacher, we lead by serving each other. We lead through our ministry,” he continued. “What is service? Service takes responsibility today so we can have more freedom tomorrow. Service makes it a better choice for you and for me. “
In March, McConaughey hinted that he was “considering” running for office in his home state during a performance on Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon. Earlier this month, he appeared to be expressing doubts about the effort.
“Are my gifts suitable to be effective as a politician? Good question, “the Dumbfounded and confused said star during an interview with New York Times Magazine, which was published on Monday 29 November “Because I am not a historical politician. I am a folk-singing philosopher-poet who has a gift for storytelling, inspiration. But as the CEO of the state or a nation, you have to manage. You have to make laws. We like to think we could handle freedom. We are not that developed. “
In it Greenlights The author’s eyes are to make the office a great sacrifice – especially for the families of the graduates. (That Interstellar actor shares Levi, 13, Livingston, 8, and Vida, 11, with his wife Camila Alves.)
“Am I dipping into the spiritual realm and the endless game of life? I’m damn right,” McConaughey said. “But religiously, spiritually, no matter what, we all know what I’m talking about. I’m just saying that if we could understand the value of certain sacrifices – and I’m not a Puritan goodness. I love to have fun, man. I love a Saturday night. “
While he may not be the next governor of the Lonely Star, he is Fool’s Gold star will focus on other ways to help his community.
“So to answer your question, it would be untrue for me to say ‘I’m not’ until I say I am not,” he told the newspaper. “But perhaps instead of politics, I am best suited to continue to inspire people through my actions as a man, as a father, as a performer, of which companies I invest in.”
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