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.