358: The Curse of Competence: How High Achievers Can Set Boundaries Before They Break with Tammie Calys

358: The Curse of Competence: How High Achievers Can Set Boundaries Before They Break with Tammie Calys

July 21, 2026 · 33 min · Season 6

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This episode discusses how high achievers can set boundaries to avoid the pitfalls of being overly competent.

Send us Fan Mail You can be the most dependable person in the room and still be quietly falling apart. Many mid-career professionals have built their reputations by being capable, responsive, and willing to solve difficult problems. But when you become the person everyone relies on, your competence can turn into a trap. More work comes your way, other people’s emergencies become your responsibility, and saying yes becomes almost automatic. In this episode of The Mid-Career GPS Podcast, I sit ...

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