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“I’m Fine” Is the Most Expensive Thing You’ll Ever Say
If you always seem fine, it can be hard to notice how much energy you’re spending to keep looking okay. This article explores the hidden cost of being the capable one, the signs you may be paying the competence tax, and why you don’t have to wait for a crisis to tell the truth.