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Mental Mastery

Restraint Is a Mental Skill

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Hillman Lentz
Feb 26, 2026
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Most people think mental discipline is about thinking harder or faster. In my experience, it’s usually the opposite. It’s about knowing when not to engage.

If you’re anything like me, you’ve had moments where a thought felt urgent just because it appeared. A new idea. A new worry. A new angle that demanded attention. Not every thought deserves action.

I h…

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