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Mental Mastery

Your Brain Lies to You—Especially When You’re Tired, Hungry, or Freaking Out

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Hillman Lentz
Aug 14, 2025
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Ever notice how your brain turns into a drama queen the second something goes wrong?

One text goes unanswered, and suddenly it’s: “They hate me.” Your pitch flops, and it’s: “I’m a fraud.” You skip one workout and somehow: “Well, that’s it—I’m back to being a slob.”

Here’s the truth: Your mind is a master storyteller. Unfortunately, it doesn’t care if the…

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