Acharya Prashant addresses a question from a student who, after being betrayed by a friend, finds it difficult to trust others. He begins by stating that she is doing the right thing by not trusting in the same way again. He explains that if she were to trust the next person in the same manner as the previous one, the new relationship would likely meet the same fate. The problem, he clarifies, is not with the act of trusting itself, but with the way one trusts and the center from which that trust originates. A past mistake in judgment should not be repeated, and if one remains the same person operating from the same value system, the same mistakes will recur. The speaker distinguishes between genuine trust and what is often mistaken for it, such as belief, superstition, lack of inquiry, or blind attraction, which he deems unhealthy. He prompts the questioner to consider how she determines if someone is trustworthy. When she replies that she trusts those who are good to her and keep her secrets, he delves into the nature of these secrets. He questions the worth of the things typically shared privately between friends, contrasting them with matters of global importance like lunar missions or geopolitical crises. He suggests that the secrets shared are often of little real value, and if one seeks to share valueless things, one will inevitably find a valueless person to share them with. A sensible person would not engage in such trivial discussions. Therefore, choosing an unworthy person for an unworthy act, like sharing valueless secrets, will naturally lead to deception. The issue is not the betrayal itself, but the initial flawed choice of whom to trust and for what purpose. Addressing a second question about being judged by others, Acharya Prashant advises that while it is alright to consider others' opinions, one must first ensure they are the right people to listen to. One is not obligated to listen to just anyone, especially those who cannot appreciate the truth. He emphasizes the importance of testing, inquiring, and experimenting rather than holding blind beliefs. The true mark of courage, he states, is the willingness to live with uncertainty, not the need to have everything figured out in advance. It is better to be hurt while seeking truth than to remain hidden and never ask questions. Life is responsive; if one asks honest questions, one will receive answers.