Guilt is the Silent Killer of High Performers.
Not the guilt from obvious wrongs.
But the quieter kind, the kind that lingers.

– A white lie to investors.
– An overpromise to clients.
– A fake “I’m fine” to your team.
– A forced smile to avoid conflict in a relationship.

This isn’t just moral baggage.
It’s mental debt.

It builds silently.
And shows up as burnout, anxiety, imposter syndrome, indecision.

You don’t feel “off” because you’re tired.
You feel “off” because you’re out of alignment.

The truth:
Your nervous system keeps score, even when your brain tries to justify the mess.

Want peace of mind? Practice Clean Exits.

When a project, role, or relationship no longer fits:
– Don’t ghost it.
– Don’t sugarcoat it.
– Don’t drag it out.
– Exit clearly. Honestly. Respectfully.
– Say what needs to be said. Do what needs to be done.
– Close the tab. Leave no residue.

Because guilt thrives in messiness.
And you don’t need more mental tabs open.

Your edge isn’t in doing more.
It’s in carrying less.