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EPISODE · Oct 10, 2025 · 51 MIN

Episode 93. Resilience (ft. Justin Ortega)

from Minnesota Masonic Histories and Mysteries · host John Schwietz

How do you show up every day? Marine Corps Veteran and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu enthusiast Justin Ortega digs into the challenges of integrity, purpose, and doing the right thing.“Personal improvement is hard, and it takes a lot of discipline and dedication. True happiness comes from the hard work.”With a modern take on our 24-inch gauge, we take a step back and examine “happiness” in today’s world, and what really brings us meaning, balance, and lasting satisfaction. Justin was raised in 2022 at Surfside Lodge No. 112 under the Prince Hall Grand Lodge of California. He is a plural member of Hector Lodge No. 158 (St. Paul) and Accacia Lodge No. 51 (Cottage Grove). 

How do you show up every day? Marine Corps Veteran and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu enthusiast Justin Ortega digs into the challenges of integrity, purpose, and doing the right thing. “Personal improvement is hard, and it takes a lot of discipline and dedication. True happiness comes from the hard work.” With a modern take on our 24-inch gauge, we take a step back and examine “happiness” in today’s world, and what really brings us meaning, balance, and lasting satisfaction. Justin was raised in ...

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