8legs: Jen mcguire

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I'm Ready To Weaponize My Own Incompetence

McGuire vows to weaponize incompetence to avoid chores and reclaim daily time.
She admits she’s never learned basic tasks like lightbulb changes and laundry.
The author frames the stance as liberating and a 'miracle of middle-age'.
McGuire explains she will still do tasks that feel rewarding, like cooking and baking.
The piece cites a friend’s intervention as a turning point for outsourcing tasks like gardening.
The essay notes the author lives in Canada with four boys and teaches life writing.
The writer describes the new stance as slightly comedic and self-aware.
The article frames the change as a shift from obligation to selective effort.
The author portrays incompetence as a personal badge to be worn proudly.
The piece invites readers to consider naps as part of daily routine.

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