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May 21, 2025 26 mins
Get the Book https://trusttrapbook.com Ask Clay a Question https://www.linkedin.com/in/clay-moffat/ Have you ever been screwed over—by a friend, a boss, or, let’s be real, YOURSELF—and wondered, “Why does this keep happening to ME?” Well, buckle up, because today on @thecontributors, we’re diving into the science of trust, the sting of betrayal, and why you might be your own worst enemy. Our guest is Clay Moffat, ex-Navy weapons tech, author of the badass book The Trust Trap, and a coach who helps high performers stop getting burned. This convo’s gonna hit like a truth bomb you didn’t see coming. Stick around—you won’t want to miss this! Download 42 Free Essential Resources for Business https://thecontributors.com/downloadAbout the channel.On The Contributors Channel, you can learn how to start and grow your business, invest in crypto, generate passive income, and build wealth.Subscribe for all new updates https://www.youtube.com/c/thecontributors/videos?sub_confirmation=1 Victor Gichun is the Creator and Host of The Contributors Channel, and a co-founder of Excess Logic, the #1 Nationwide Reverse Logistics Provider. Since 2012 Excess Logic has helped over 500 companies including Google, Meta, LG, and Hitachi remove excess test, measurement, lab, and R&D Equipment, computers, and electronics, networking gear, destroy data, and reclaim residual value. If you need to remove the surplus equipment and electronics and recoup maximum value visit https://excesslogic.com/ For collaboration and advertising, please email: host@thecontributors.com Timing00:00 Clay Moffat - Introduction00:58 Why trust isn’t a feeling—it’s a pattern?03:28 Why do smart people keep getting blindsided in relationships or business?07:07 You say we’re often betraying ourselves, how often?09:29 You say we can trust everyone without getting burned. How does it work?11:25 Most people aren’t being manipulated—they’re just out of alignment. Explain this.16:00 Why do smart people ignore red flags they know are there? 19:20 Why is radical responsibility the only way?22:59 One thing our listeners can do today to stop screwing themselves over?Follow me on:TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@victorgichun LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/victorgichun/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thecontributorsfb Instagram https://www.instagram.com/vicgichun/ Twitter https://twitter.com/VictorGichun#claymoffat #trust #betrayal
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