Mentoring Through The Maze

The Competence Tax in Men: The Hidden Cost of Being the Strong One

Serious-faced man holding a smiling mask identical to his own face, symbolising the emotional toll of the competence tax in men.

How High-Performing Men Lose Themselves in Strength, Silence, and Survival “The strongest people are not those who show strength in front of us, but those who win battles we know nothing about.” Main Points The competence tax in men is the emotional, psychological, and relational price men pay for always being capable. It’s not burnout—it’s […]