Unfinished favors, unpaid small debts, and promises left hanging create a quiet drain on energy and trust. The Owed Promises Ledger is a 90‑second morning discipline: list up to five owed items (who, what, and gentle urgency), pick one to close today, and use one of three low‑ego nudge scripts that preserve relationships while clearing the ledger. James explains why uncollected obligations compound into resentment and decision friction, then offers rules for what qualifies as an owed promise, tonal coaching so nudges land calm not demanding, and a simple three‑day micro‑trial to test whether clearing small open threads increases margin and reduces low‑grade stress. Practical, reversible, and relationship‑preserving: reclaim the small claims on your attention so your standards aren’t quietly negotiated away by unfinished business. If this matters to you, subscribe — and run tonight’s ledger before bed.