Small compromises compound. The Quiet Repair teaches a simple, low‑ego ritual to use immediately after you notice a lapse—no drama, no moralizing, just three short actions that stop erosion and restore credibility. James explains why prompt repair matters more than perfect avoidance: repairs reset your internal standard, reduce the moral load of mistakes, and make discipline practical in messy lives. The episode presents the three steps—own it (clear, two‑sentence admission), make it right (one small corrective action), recommit (a one‑line standard to hold next 24 hours)—with exact wording for work, home, and public slips. You get a 60‑second practice script to rehearse tonight, a micro‑trial to run for seven days, and a single reflection question to keep the ritual honest without shame. This is for men who want reliable standards that survive real life, not perfect virtue performed for an audience.