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Sustainable Pace Wins the Long Game

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Hillman Lentz
Mar 23, 2026
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Ambition often pushes people into unsustainable rhythms. They sprint through long days, stack commitments, and try to force progress through sheer effort. For a short time, this intensity can produce visible results. But eventually the system begins to strain.

Energy is not designed for constant maximum output. Just like physical training, performance im…

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