The Final Third: A podcast about life, learning, and growing
John Mesko
21 episodes
6 hours ago
Text me and let me know what you think! 🧩 Episode Overview (Long Summary) In Episode 21, John Mesko continues his “Difficult People” series by focusing on manipulative personalities—those who gain influence not through force but through subtle emotional control. He begins by clarifying that manipulation is a behavioral pattern, not a diagnosis, and it often overlaps with traits like narcissism or dishonesty. Drawing from personal experience, John tells the story of Nancy, a coworker whose mas...
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Text me and let me know what you think! 🧩 Episode Overview (Long Summary) In Episode 21, John Mesko continues his “Difficult People” series by focusing on manipulative personalities—those who gain influence not through force but through subtle emotional control. He begins by clarifying that manipulation is a behavioral pattern, not a diagnosis, and it often overlaps with traits like narcissism or dishonesty. Drawing from personal experience, John tells the story of Nancy, a coworker whose mas...
The Final Third: A podcast about life, learning, and growing
31 minutes
7 months ago
Cigars, Bourbon, and the Deliberate Life
Text me and let me know what you think! 🎧 Episode Summary: In this reflective and personal episode, John records from his backyard lanai in Central Florida, exploring the themes of cigars, bourbon, and the deliberate life. Join him as he lights up a good cigar, pours a glass of bourbon, and shares what those mean to him. Rather than focusing on tasting notes or pairings, John shares how these elements help create space for reflection, self-assessment, and intentional living. You d...
The Final Third: A podcast about life, learning, and growing
Text me and let me know what you think! 🧩 Episode Overview (Long Summary) In Episode 21, John Mesko continues his “Difficult People” series by focusing on manipulative personalities—those who gain influence not through force but through subtle emotional control. He begins by clarifying that manipulation is a behavioral pattern, not a diagnosis, and it often overlaps with traits like narcissism or dishonesty. Drawing from personal experience, John tells the story of Nancy, a coworker whose mas...
