Advice often seems contradictory: focus on the work, but don’t ignore the results. This episode explores the paradox between process and outcome, using the Masonic lens of building a temple never truly complete. Through reflection and analogy, we consider how to balance patience with accountability—trusting the process without surrendering our responsibility for impact.

🔑 Key Takeaways

• The Craft teaches us to focus on process without becoming outcome-obsessed
• Results emerge in their own time, like seeds planted before harvest
• True balance lies in holding tension between patience and responsibility

💬 Featured Quotes

• 0:00:00 – “Something that comes up, particularly when you’re trying to figure things out, is that there seems to be a conflict between the different types of advice and guides you might get out there in the field.”
• 0:00:15 – “One of the notions we’ve discussed is to not be focused on the outcomes in terms of how you execute.”
• 0:00:30 – “That doesn’t mean to disregard your impact on the outcomes you’re creating.”
• 0:00:42 – “When you plant a seed, it’s important to understand that results come in their own time.”

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• Beyond the Apron: Living Freemasonry Outside the Lodge
  — Explores how symbolic lessons of work and patience carry into everyday life.

Creators & Guests

• Brian Mattocks - Host