6 Right effort

Make an effort to prevent the creation of unwholesome states.

Make an effort to abandon pre-existing unwholesome states.

Make an effort to encourage wholesome states.

Make an effort to maintain pre-existing wholesome states.

Make an effort to prevent the creation of unwholesome states is the underpinnings of the 6th stage of the eightfold path

The same type of mental energy that fuels desire, envy, aggression and violence can, on the other side, fuel self-discipline, honesty, benevolence and kindness.