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Mental Mastery

Thriving Through Adversity

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Hillman Lentz
Mar 13, 2025
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Most people spend their lives avoiding discomfort. They dodge problems, numb the pain, and run from anything that feels difficult. But here’s the truth: adversity isn’t something to fear—it’s something to master.

For years, I operated in a fear-based mindset. I pushed myself relentlessly, not because it was smart, but because I was afraid of failure, afr…

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