Carrie-Anne Moss Breaking Free from the Matrix and Living Mindfully

Carrie-Anne Moss Breaking Free from the Matrix and Living Mindfully

Author: Lewis Howes April 14, 2019 Duration: 1:20:51
If you were alive in 1999, you remember hearing about The Matrix movie.And even if you weren't, you've no doubt heard about it since.It's an incredible film that started a huge movement in media and our culture.You'll recognize today's guest on The School of Greatness from those movies - yes, the lead female character, Trinity, was played by Carrie-Anne Moss.Now, whether or not you like the Matrix films, I am very confident you'll love Carrie.We were just recently introduced and when we started talking, I was immediately impressed with her mindfulness, calm, and fierce heart.In our conversation, we go deep - into all parts of life including family, motherhood, disconnecting from technology, self-worth, career, and so much more.I loved talking to Carrie about all of this, and I was especially inspired by how she has gracefully balanced so many big demands of her time and energy through the years.I can't wait to hear your thoughts about what we talk about, and for you to hear the stories from her acting career, in Episode 329.Some questions I ask:What do you think people are missing the most right now? (15:16)How do you make time for meditation and yoga as a busy working mom? (21:53)What's the biggest lesson you've learned as an actor that you apply to real life? (32:16)While filming The Matrix, did you know it was going to have such a big impact? (42:08)How can we break free from the addiction to technology? (54:46)In This Episode, You Will Learn:The incredible power of visualization to create the life you dream of (8:19)How to live fully in the present and enjoy it completely (12:01)What is possible when you commit to a daily meditation practice (19:00)How Carrie-Anne made it in Hollywood with nothing starting out (29:25)The value of finding your self-worth outside of your job (36:24)What Carrie-Anne's training looked like in preparation for filming The Matrix (43:00)Plus much more...

Lewis Howes has spent years in conversation with some of the most impactful voices across health, fitness, education, and personal development. Many of those profound discussions, however, became difficult to find over time. Rather than let those lessons remain archived, he curated a special collection. The School of Greatness Hall of Fame is that curated archive, a gathering of handpicked conversations that stand the test of time. Here, you’ll hear timeless wisdom on building resilience, optimizing your physical and mental health, and cultivating a mindset for continuous self-improvement. Each episode is a masterclass drawn from the original interviews, offering practical strategies and profound insights that remain as relevant today as when they were first recorded. This podcast serves as a permanent library of transformation, where the core principles of greatness are explored in depth through stories and advice from remarkable individuals. It’s a chance to experience the foundational conversations that have shaped the ongoing journey, all compiled into one essential resource for anyone committed to living a fuller, more purposeful life.
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