The Hoodwink and the Unknown: Learning to Trust Yourself

Self-trust is one of the most difficult—and most necessary—skills to develop. In this episode, we explore how risk-taking becomes the pathway to growth, why the unknown is a powerful tool, and how Freemasonry’s symbols remind us that trust is not blind, but cultivated through experience. Thank you Bro. Brenden P.M. Fritz Lodge #308 in Conshohocken for helping me with the hiking and growing this weekend. 🔑 Key TakeawaysTrusting yourself requires navigating the tension between risk and safetySmall, survivable risks are essential to growth and self-confidenceThe unknown, when engaged wisely, becomes the greatest tool of self-development💬 Featured Quotes0:00:11 – “One of the things that we want to do as we grow is to learn to trust ourselves.”0:00:16 – “Trusting yourself is a difficult proposition because more often than not, you are the cause of your own troubles.”0:00:25 – “So how do you trust the part of you that keeps getting used to…?”0:00:40 – “Take small risks. Take risks that are manageable risks so that if the outcomes don’t go your way, you can still survive.”🔗 Explore Related EpisodesThe Hoodwink: Confronting Our Blind Spots – On the symbolic act of being blindfolded and the lessons it teaches about trust and perception.The Plumb: Walking Uprightly in All Phases of Life – Exploring how integrity and uprightness ground decision-making.The Apron: The Garment of a Mason – Reflecting on the apron as a symbol of growth, responsibility, and courage.Creators & Guests Brian Mattocks - Host ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Click here to view the episode transcript. Thanks to our monthly supporters Tim Dedman Jorge