Competence fatigue is the depletion that sets in when your reliability becomes everyone else's permanent expectation. The ...

This essay was first published in Womankind magazine, #025: Canada, 2020. Used with permission. What is the basis for a happy, meaningful, satisfying life? Love and work, the experts say[i].

Owning equipment often feels like preparation, especially within outdoor, tactical, or safety focused lifestyles. Bags fill, belts stiffen, and tools accumulate, creating reassurance through presence ...