External Mastery vs. Self-Mastery

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5 Key Points:

• The “Identify → Manage → Optimize” framework for self-mastery
• Turning agitation into clarity and calm
• How to channel drive without burnout
• Raising “philosophers, farmers, and fighters”
• Why legacy matters more than success

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