The Quiet Standard

Lee Coppin
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The Quiet Standard is a daily podcast for men who want strength without noise, discipline without ego, and purpose without performance. Each episode is short, direct, and grounded — focused on the habits, standards, and responsibilities that build self-respect in a loud, distracted world. No rage. No politics. No empty motivation. Just clear thinking, honest truths, and practical direction. This is a place for men who: Want to live by standards, not moods Believe discipline is an act of self-respect Are tired of loud opinions and shallow advice Want to become harder to break, calmer under pressure, and more intentional with their lives Episodes are 7 to 10 minutes, released daily, designed to be listened to in the morning — before the day pulls you off course.

  1. 7 JAN

    The Two‑Option Rule — Stop Negotiating by Narrowing Choices

    Indecision and endless options quietly erode standards. The Two‑Option Rule is a tightly practical habit: before a recurring decision arrives, decide there will only be two acceptable paths. James explains why narrowing choice reduces negotiation, preserves dignity, and converts standards into immediate action. The episode gives a simple decision lens to pick the two options (values‑aligned, reversible), scripts to offer them calmly to others and yourself, and three everyday applications—morning routines, family logistics, and work commitments. You’ll get exact one‑line phrases to present options without drama, a short micro‑trial to test the rule for three days, and a method to measure whether decisions felt clearer and less draining. This is low‑ego architecture: make fewer choices, hold one standard, and free attention for what matters. Practical, repeatable, and testable tomorrow morning.

    7 min

  2. 11 HR AGO

    The Quiet Calendar — One‑Line Rules to Protect Your Time

    Your calendar either enforces your standards or slowly negotiates them away. The Quiet Calendar teaches three one‑line rules you use when a meeting invite lands so decisions happen before pressure does: a Meeting Minimum (purpose + outcome), a Time Buffer (short cooldown on acceptance), and a Value Gate (does this protect someone or consume me?). James explains why predeclared calendar rules protect attention, reputation, and family time without drama. You’ll get exact, calm scripts to decline or reschedule, a two‑minute morning checklist to lock your daily rules, and a three‑day micro‑trial to test whether the rules reduce interruptions and increase deep work. Practical, low‑ego, and immediately usable — this episode turns each calendar decision into an act of stewardship so you show up reliable where it matters most. Closing includes a quiet CTA to subscribe and set one rule for tomorrow’s invites.

    6 min

  3. 1 DAY AGO

    The Threshold Habit — Use a Single Doorstep Ritual to Shift Roles

    Most compromises happen in the fuzzy minutes between roles — the commute, the hallway, the threshold between work and home. The Threshold Habit is a five‑minute, repeatable ritual you run the moment you cross a physical boundary (door, car door, office threshold) to shed the previous role’s reactivity and choose the standard you’ll hold next. James explains why tiny, consistent rites at real-world thresholds convert identity into present behavior: they compress decision-making, reduce negotiation, and protect presence. You’ll get a single, simple step (pause, steady breath, one-line re-declaration), a short tonal script to say aloud or under your breath, and a three‑day micro‑trial to prove the habit actually changes how you show up. Practical, low‑ego, and scalable — use the Threshold Habit tomorrow morning to leave work in one motion and arrive home intentionally the same way each day. Hold the line between roles without drama; practice the step and watch small compromises stop following you.

    6 min

  4. 3 DAYS AGO

    The Role Check — Three Questions to Align Your Day with Who You Are

    Standards survive when your day is decided before the day decides you. The Role Check is a compact, two‑minute morning ritual: name the three roles you must show up for (example: father, team lead, self), answer one specific question for each role that converts identity into action, then translate each answer into a single, observable behavior to protect today. James explains why role clarity prevents slow erosion—roles create decision lenses, not longer to‑do lists—then gives exact wording, tonal cues, and a 90‑second spoken script to rehearse. You’ll get a simple rule-set for choosing roles, three plug‑and‑play question templates, and a three‑day micro‑trial to test whether predeclaring responses reduces negotiation and increases presence. Practical, low‑ego, and immediately testable: use two minutes tomorrow morning to align your standards with the day’s real demands. Subscribe and try the Role Check at first light.

    6 min

  5. 4 DAYS AGO

    The Friction Trick — Tiny Hurdles That Make Better Choices

    Standards hold when choices are structured, not when willpower is relied upon. This episode teaches the Friction Trick: a low‑ego, reversible way to bias behavior by adding a small hurdle that makes the right choice easier. You’ll get five exact levers (physical distance, a 60‑second cooldown, batching windows, visible cost, and a short confirmation sentence), a simple script to introduce the change to others, and a measurement plan you can actually use. Micro‑anecdote: I moved my phone to the kitchen drawer for three nights and cut mindless scrolling from five nightly checks to one. First, note how often the temptation occurs for three days to set a baseline, then run a seven‑day trial and compare the percentage reduction. The episode stays practical, quick, and nonjudgmental; by the end you’ll pick one tiny friction to install tomorrow and know exactly how to test whether it worked. I also invite listeners to send brief one‑week reports for a future follow‑up episode.

    7 min

  6. 5 DAYS AGO

    The Morning Anchor Message — One Short Declaration That Keeps Your Day Aligned

    Standards stick when they are both internal and external. This episode teaches a simple habit: each morning send one concise message (30–60 seconds spoken or one sentence written) to a chosen person that names the single standard you will protect today. James explains why externalizing a standard makes you more likely to honor it without spectacle, how to pick the right recipient (consenting, relevant, nonjudgmental), and the exact language that stays calm, specific, and useful. You get three plug‑and‑play templates (partner/family, teammate/colleague, self‑check voice note), guidance on timing and format, and a seven‑day micro‑trial to test whether the Anchor Message increases presence, reduces negotiations, and strengthens reputation. Practical, low‑ego, and repeatable: the habit turns private standards into quiet signals that shape behavior without performance. End with a single reflective question and a calm invite to subscribe and try the Anchor Message tomorrow morning.

    16 min

  7. 6 DAYS AGO

    The 180‑Second Reset — Reclaim Your Standard After Any Pull

    Distractions and interruptions are inevitable; what determines your character is how quickly you return to standard. This episode teaches a four‑part, 180‑second Reset you can use after an email derail, a snapped reply, a parenting interruption, or a moment of drifting attention. James explains why a short, scripted recovery prevents small pulls from compounding into bigger compromises and preserves reputation without drama. You’ll learn: (1) a 30‑second breathing and posture anchor to calm the body, (2) a one‑sentence standard statement to name what you will protect, (3) a micro‑correction action to undo or contain the slip, and (4) a 15‑second anchor to lock the next right move. The episode includes exact phrasing, a compressed 30‑second variant for tight moments, a three‑use micro‑trial to build habit, and one reflective question to make the practice daily. Practical, low‑ego, and testable tonight: don’t let interruptions become compromise; reset quickly and quietly.

    8 min

  8. 30/12/2025

    The Quiet Cut — Remove One Obligation to Preserve Your Standards

    Obligations compound until they quietly steal your standards. This episode teaches a short, practical audit you can run in the morning to identify one recurring commitment to cut—no drama, no moralizing—so you reclaim time, energy, and the ability to keep the things that matter. James explains simple selection rules (low-stakes, reversible, misaligned with your core roles), a three-question risk test to ensure you’re not abandoning responsibility, and two calm scripts to decline the obligation with dignity. You get a five-minute micro-audit you can do today, a 7-day micro-trial to test the effect of the cut, and one reflective question to reveal whether the change strengthened your standards. Focused on stewardship rather than avoidance, the Quiet Cut is a low-ego, immediately actionable way to protect what you’ve decided matters—so your standards aren’t negotiated away by default.

    6 min
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The Quiet Standard is a daily podcast for men who want strength without noise, discipline without ego, and purpose without performance. Each episode is short, direct, and grounded — focused on the habits, standards, and responsibilities that build self-respect in a loud, distracted world. No rage. No politics. No empty motivation. Just clear thinking, honest truths, and practical direction. This is a place for men who: Want to live by standards, not moods Believe discipline is an act of self-respect Are tired of loud opinions and shallow advice Want to become harder to break, calmer under pressure, and more intentional with their lives Episodes are 7 to 10 minutes, released daily, designed to be listened to in the morning — before the day pulls you off course.

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  • Creator
    Lee Coppin
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 All rights reserved.
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