The Curse of Competence

How ambitious women succeed their way into the wrong life

Original pillow sold at auction, but I might have to recreate.

As a reluctantly grown woman, I’ve come to accept a simple truth: there’s a tax on every privilege.

And if you’re smart, charismatic, hyper-competent? Sorry, sister, you might be cursed!

(If you’re gorgeous and well-dressed, too, I’m praying for you. Empathetic, even? Oh honey. The tears you’v…