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Mental Mastery

Mental Mastery

Calm Protects Energy

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Hillman Lentz
Mar 12, 2026
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Mental energy disappears faster than physical energy. Not through work, but through reaction. A single frustrating email, an unexpected problem, or someone else’s urgency can easily derail an otherwise focused day.

The mind burns enormous fuel when it tries to control things outside its influence. Worry, replaying conversations, and imagining worst-case …

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