Have you ever felt that your reward for doing a good job is just… more work? You aren’t alone. This is the “Competence Curse,” and it creates a heavy burden for high-performers everywhere.

In this episode, we tackle the philosophical giant, “Atlas Shrugged” by Ayn Rand. We explore the “Sanction of the Victim”—the dangerous mindset where producers accept guilt for their own success. We look at the story of Dagny Taggart and Hank Rearden, leaders who refuse to apologize for their ability, and ask the terrifying question: What happens if the engine of the world just stops?

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