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Patience Protects Energy

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Hillman Lentz
Mar 24, 2026
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Self-awareness often reveals something uncomfortable: many of our decisions are driven by impatience. When progress feels slow, the instinct is to push harder or add more activity to the day.

But impatience usually increases noise rather than results. It introduces unnecessary changes, new tasks, and constant adjustments that fracture attention. Energy b…

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