The Three Primary Steps to Acquiring Mastery — Study, Practice and Feedback.”

Reflecting on the insights shared earlier, his intellectual travel partner or guide helps to reinforce the trusting nature of our brotherhood and the critical expectation to keep asking questions which drives ongoing personal learning and development. By asking questions, each Brother welcomes new insights, knowledge and experiences into his life which fuels continuous self-improvement. In Freemasonry, we should never stop asking questions, learning and improving. That literally is what we came here to do!

Moving forward as the Master Architect of Yourself is an important role for you to execute. Through that focus, you can turbo charge your progress toward achieving the Goal of Freemasonry stated above. Don’t forget, you are here for a reason! Utilize the amazing development and support structure provided by our brotherhood to find and unleash the talents uniquely possessed by you and turn them into usable strengths. How? By repeatedly taking the Three Primary Steps to Acquiring Mastery in any part of your life. The steps are:

1. Study — the purposeful acquisition of knowledge (e.g. reading and asking questions)

2. Practice — get to work — to gain experience and sharpen skills (e.g. volunteer to help out)

3. Feedback — ask for guidance from a true Master (e.g. Masonic Teacher) whom you’ve given permission to evaluate your progress and help you improve.

So, what does your Personal Tresleboard or architectural design look like for your life? What are the priorities that you’ve outlined on your road ahead to help you learn, develop, grow and contribute? Who have you chosen as your faithful Masonic Teachers, mentors and wellinformed guides? How are you incorporating the principles, tenets and teachings of Freemasonry into your daily life? Remember, you are the only person who can change you. The plans for advancing your life are yours to make! As Brothers and friends, we are here to help and “cheer you on” as you make meaningful progress on that faithful journey to become the best version of yourself.

Ultimately, as well-informed and useful Master Masons, we move forward, always forward to advance the legacy of our ancient and honorable fraternity and collectively, to make a positive impact on the world around us. Why? Because that is the work designed for us to do — Be the Master Architect of Yourself!

R.W.B. Wayne Spooner, Grand Lodge Membership Committee Chairman