Most standards fail overnight: unfinished threads, unresolved small harms, and loose plans become tomorrow’s decisions. The Finish Well ritual is a tight, five‑minute sequence you run at day’s end to stop erosion before it starts. James lays out five concrete moves—Close (complete one small task), Correct (a quick repair or note where needed), Clear (literal 60‑second tidy of workspace or inbox), Commit (pick tomorrow’s single standard and lock it in one sentence), Rest (one short anchor to leave the day). Each step is practical, low‑ego, and designed to fit a busy life. You get exact phrasing, a 5‑minute spoken script to rehearse tonight, suggestions for minimal partners or household scripts, and a three‑day micro‑trial to test whether closing intentionally reduces morning negotiation and regret. Finish your day with care so the next one begins from standard, not scramble. Hold yourself to the standard—subscribe and try the Finish Well ritual tonight.