E17: Trust Issues: The Problem With Being Too Trusting

“I don’t think that trust is something that should be easily bestowed. It needs time to build. We have to see one another in different situations and circumstances, in stress or turmoil, and how they and I respond in those moments. All that stuff needs time to play out, and it evolves as we get to know people,” says Zovig Garboushian.

 

In this episode, Zovig explores what trust really is and why it transcends just admiration or belief in someone. She divides trust into three components: our own and other people’s trust, as well as the trust we have earned from others. How can trust be established in those settings? Zovig offers a simple structure with a focus on reliability, consistency, credibility, and compassion. She discusses the value of self-trust in laying the groundwork for personal growth and resilience.

 

Tune in to this episode of When Does It Get Good? to gain valuable insights on how to strengthen trust in your relationships and, just as importantly, how to deepen the trust you have in yourself—building a stronger foundation for personal growth and resilience.

 

Quotes

• “I try to practice a wait-and-see attitude… I don’t think trust is something that should be easily bestowed. It needs time to build. We have to see one another in different situations and circumstances, in stress or turmoil, and how they and I respond in those moments. All that stuff needs time to play out, and it evolves as we get to know people.” (02:28 | Zovig Garboushian) 
• “When we have trust in ourselves, we are free to fail.” (21:48 | Zovig Garboushian)
• “When it comes to thinking about trust in ourselves, credibility is about knowing who we are and being a credible source of truth for ourselves.” (25:03 | Zovig Garboushian)
• “The world will always tell us who it thinks we are and who it thinks we should be. We are in charge of wading through that information to identify who we are in this world, regardless of what others say or think. And the only way to do that is to explore ourselves, to find out who we are.” (25:25 | Zovig Garboushian) 
• “Trusting people from the beginning, I think, is a little irresponsible. We need to have discernment about how we engage with people, who we engage with, who we put our energy into, who we put our faith, hope, and trust into. We have to be discerning; that’s part of self-care. But when we trust ourselves, we can exercise more choice. We feel freer to experiment and take risks. And, so importantly, we learn to let things go more easily. When we trust ourselves, others trust us. And that is when things really start to get good.” (30:07 | Zovig Garboushian) 

Links

Book - Be A Shortcut: The Secret Fast Track to Business Success:

https://www.amazon.com/Be-Shortcut-Secret-Business-Success/dp/0470270365

 

Connect with Zovig Garboushian:

Website: www.boldnessablazecoaching.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoviggarboushian/

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