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What You Allow Is What Slows You Down

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Hillman Lentz
Apr 13, 2026
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Most people don’t think of distraction as a decision. It feels external, like something that happens throughout the day. But in practice, distraction is usually permitted, not forced.

Small interruptions rarely look like a problem in the moment. They feel manageable, temporary, and easy to recover from. A quick check here, a short reply there—nothing tha…

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