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Most Drift Looks Reasonable

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Hillman Lentz
Feb 24, 2026
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Let me tell you where drift actually sneaks in — because it’s not obvious. It doesn’t show up as quitting. It shows up as small, reasonable adjustments you barely notice at the time.

I’ve done this more times than I care to admit. I wasn’t abandoning the plan. I was just “being flexible.” Tweaking timelines. Entertaining side paths. Keeping options open.…

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