Tips Included

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by Matthew McConaughey · 2025

"Tips Included" is a poem by Matthew McConaughey, featured in his 2025 book "Poems & Prayers". The poem critiques modern culture's expectation of rewards and "tips" for doing basic, average work or simply showing up.

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The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Matthew McConaughey warns that modern comfort is destroying human potential
In a culture designed to eliminate friction, choosing deliberate hardship may be the only way to preserve our creativity and achieve our deepest goals.
Jul 24, 2026 · 25 min

1 episode featuring Tips Included

Matthew McConaughey warns that modern comfort is destroying human potential