In this episode, we explore how trust shapes the future — in parenting, education, and leadership.
Esther Wojcicki is known as "The godmother of Silicon Valley", a legendary educator, journalist, and author of How to Raise Successful People. She has taught thousands of students, raised three remarkable daughters (a CEO, a doctor, and a professor), and sparked a global movement with her TRICK philosophy: Trust, Respect, Independence, Collaboration, and Kindness.
“Kids are not luggage — they are human beings,” Esther says. Her message is clear: the next generation doesn’t need more control, they need more trust.
Together, we dive into:
Why respect and independence are key ingredients for raising changemakers
How 20% of time for personal projects (even in school!) unlocks creativity
What happens when we stop helicopter parenting — and start trusting
How TRICK can transform classrooms, companies, and even family dinners
Why children’s ideas might just change the world
We also explore how TRICK applies not just to kids — but to how we lead, live, and even treat our parents.
Plus: A “Mindstate Moment” to help you reflect and activate your own TRICK.
Where to find Esther Wojcicki:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heywoj/?hl=en
Where to find Frederik G. Pferdt:
NextLetter – https://www.frederikgpferdt.com/#nextletter
What'sNextIs Now The Book: https://www.whatsnextisnowthebook.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fgpferdt/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/frederikgpferdt
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frederikgpferdt/
Website: https://www.frederikgpferdt.com/
In this episode, we cover:
(00:00) Intro
(02:36) Esther's future bio: A world of respect and trust for children
(05:53) A future with TRICK- Trust Respect Independence Collaboration Kindness
(11:40) Balancing Structure and Freedom-Raising children today
(15:07) Kid's shopping experience-building trust and independence
(18:00) Kids are not luggage-what parents get wrong about children
(19:51) Frederik on the road-let the kids do the travel planning
(20:40) Worries and things we can do to shape our future
(24:50) Belts for the homeless-how children's ideas help
(26:36) Showing up for children with TRICK-empower education
(29:53) A better school-play, take time, explore
(33:09) In it together-Having patience, as kids and as parents
(35:49) Lost kids-The Helicopter Parenting crisis
(40:04) A Mindstate Moment with Frederik
(42:47) TRICK for companies and leaders-mistakes and room for creativity
(47:45) We are all children-what we can offer our parents through TRICK
Music :Andreas Horchler
