The People We Trusted
Have you ever noticed that everyone seems to be an expert these days?
I remember when I was young, the world felt more specialized.
There was a cobbler who fixed shoes.
A TV repairman who kept that heavy square television alive in the living room.
A trusted butcher who knew exactly what to recommend for a special occasion.
People learned one thing.
They practiced it for years.
They earned trust because they actually knew what they were talking about.
We relied on them.
Not because they were flashy.
Because their work spoke for them.
Today, the world looks different.
We have more access to information than ever before.
A search bar in our pocket.
Tutorials for everything.
Opinions on demand.
And yet, expertise has thinned.
Shoes are disposable.
TVs are replaced, not repaired.
And wisdom is often treated the same way.
Hot takes.
Quick opinions.
Confidence without depth.
Everyone is their own authority now.
And they rarely hesitate to let others know.
I’ve learned that information is not the same as understanding.
Access is not the same as experience.
And confidence is not the same as credibility.
Real wisdom still takes time.
It still requires humility.
It is shaped over years of listening, failing, learning, and staying in the work.
I’m trying to remember that.
To seek voices with scars, not just opinions.
To value depth over speed.
To listen longer than I speak.
Because the people worth trusting usually aren’t shouting.
They’re too busy doing the work.
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