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Newest Modern Wisdom episode: James Sexton, Rick Glassman, Matt McCusker -... (September 28, 2026). Key takeaway, summary and previous episodes from 1% Better.
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James Sexton, Rick Glassman, Matt McCusker - Mostly Wise #4
Modern Wisdom · Published · 3h 1m
Key takeaway
Replace silent tests with direct, low-stakes requests. When something small changes in your relationship - less affection, missed routines, growing resentment - name it before it becomes evidence that your partner does not care. Today, choose one unmet need and say it without accusation: “This matters to me, and I’d like us to figure it out together.” Paying attention to changes and discussing them early is far easier than trying to repair accumulated resentment.
Episode overview
James Sexton, Rick Glassman, Matt McCusker, and Chris Williamson move between comedy, relationships, divorce law, intimacy, media, and modern culture. Sexton draws on his work as a divorce trial lawyer to argue that successful relationships are deliberately designed through honest conversations, safety, and attention - not left to run on default.
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Previous Modern Wisdom episodes
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- Democrats vs Republicans: Who Is Actually More Violent? - Robert Pape
- The New Way For Ordinary People To Build Wealth - Tony Robbins (4K)
- Why Sydney Sweeney Has Two Big Targets On Her Chest - William Costello
- The Brutal Reality For Most Men Today (& how to fix it) - Dr K HealthyGamer
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