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Calm Is a Superpower: Staying Steady When It Counts

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Hillman Lentz
May 08, 2025
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Let’s be real—anyone can stay calm when things are easy. But when the pressure hits? When the deal falls through, the meeting goes sideways, or life throws you a left hook? That’s when the real work begins.

Mental resilience isn’t about pretending you’re unfazed. It’s about keeping your head when it’s tempting to lose it.

The world loves to reward urgency…

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