Reflections from My Youngest's Wedding

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The Final Third: A podcast about life, learning, and growing

John Mesko

21 episodes

4 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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Reflections from My Youngest's Wedding

The Final Third: A podcast about life, learning, and growing

28 minutes

3 months ago

Reflections from My Youngest's Wedding

Text me and let me know what you think! 🎙️ The Final Third — Episode 13Title: Reflections from My Youngest Child’s Wedding Episode Overview In this deeply personal episode, John shares reflections on the milestone of his youngest child’s wedding. He explores how family shapes society, how parenting shifts into guiding and persuading, and how stepping into the grandparent role creates new opportunities for purpose and legacy in the final third of life. Key Themes & Takeaways 1. Life Has Se...