
Stop Being a Ghost Dad. Reclaim Your Evenings by 5:15. The simple, one-page shutdown protocol used by high-performing technical leaders to leave work at work.
The Problem: You walked in the door. Your kid ran over. You said "Hey buddy" — but you were already reaching for your phone. The loops don't stop just because you left the building. You are physically present, but mentally 30 miles away at the office.
The Solution: Introducing The Hard Shutdown Checklist: a 4:50 PM protocol for the 25 minutes between your last meeting and your front door. It kills the work brain in under 5 minutes so you can be fully present.
What You'll Discover:
The "Open Loop Dump" technique that prevents work thoughts from following you home
Why relying on willpower to switch gears actually drains your presence
The 2-minute car re-entry routine that sheds the friction of the day
How writing down tomorrow's #1 focus tonight gives you permission to disconnect
The specific sequence to protect your career performance while still logging off
What's Included: ✅ 1-Page PDF Printable Protocol ✅ The Hard Shutdown Checklist ✅ The Driveway Re-Entry Routine
This simple 5-minute routine completely changed how I walk through the front door.
The Investment: $9. One-time fee. No recurring charges.
The Guarantee: If this doesn't dramatically improve your presence at home tonight, just reply to your receipt for a full refund.
Common Questions: Will this work if I work from home? Absolutely. The protocol is designed to create a hard boundary between work and life, even if the office is just down the hall.
Does this take a lot of time? Less than 5 minutes.
Start Tonight: Don't spend another evening as a Ghost Dad. Print it out and use it in your driveway tonight.
The Transformation: Right now, you're bringing the stress of the office to the dinner table. After using this protocol, you'll step through the door fully present, without sacrificing the career you've spent decades building.