The Quiet Cost Of Being Capable (opens in new tab)

17 Jun 2026“If I am what I have and if I lose what I have, who then am I?” – Erich FrommFor many capable people, the hardest moments aren’t the challenges they face – it’s the quiet moments when there’s nothing to do. Over the years, I’ve noticed a pattern with some of the most competent people who walk into my practice. They are responsible, thoughtful, and reliable. Others depend on them, whether at work or at home. And yet, when the door closes and they finally sit down, what often surfaces i