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The Stroke That Saved My Life

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Hillman Lentz
Mar 11, 2025
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For 30 years, I wore exhaustion like a badge of honor.

I was the guy who thought sleep was for the weak. Four hours a night? No problem. Running multiple businesses, always on a plane, eating like a linebacker at midnight, chasing deals, chasing opportunities—chasing everything but balance. I thought I was unstoppable.

Reality check: I wasn’t.

December 201…

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