The Cost of Being The Capable One

I had a conversation with a friend recently that I could not stop thinking about.Not because something was wrong. Actually, almost the opposite.She loves the life she’s built. She’s grateful for it. She’s capable. And she can handle a lot.That was the part that got me.Because sometimes the question isn’t, Can I handle this?Of course you can.Maybe the more interesting question is what happens when you become so good at being the one who can.In this solo episode, I’m talking about the quiet cost of being the capable one—and why “fine” can be a lot more complicated than it sounds.If you’re usually the one who figures it out, you may know exactly why this conversation stayed with me.