The Narcissistic Politician
All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others. George Orwell A visionary lies to himself; a liar only lies to others. Friedrich Nietzsche Why would anyone want to lead a group or a city—let alone a…
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The art of living a long and happy life: 8 lessons from Blue Zones
There’s a secret to living a long and happy life, and it’s hidden deep within the heart of the Blue Zones. The Blue Zones, if you’re not familiar with them, are areas around the world where people live longer and…
7 signs you’re a successful person (even though you don’t have much money)
Society often equates success with a huge bank balance. But I believe it’s more than that. You see, many people who live fulfilling, successful lives don’t necessarily measure their worth in dollars and years. These people don’t have a six-figure…
The Failed Narcissist
Key Points Many failed narcissists suffer from poor self-esteem and a desperate need for external validation. You don’t have to have a narcissistic personality to share traits that can hurt you. Sometimes failure in the narcissistic project can be used…
Lack of Accountability in Narcissists
One of the most important traits of a morally responsible, mentally healthy individual is their ability to take responsibility for their actions and feelings. This is how we grow and learn from our mistakes as well as live life according…
Understanding Narcissistic Injury
Narcissistic injury is widely misunderstood. Many people think of it as the trauma that victims of narcissism experience. Instead, it is what narcissists experience when they lose, are abandoned, or are criticized. According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of…
7 Ways Narcissists Manipulate Relationships
“Some people try to be tall by cutting off other people’s heads.” – Paramahansa Yogananda “It’s not easy to be superior to everyone I know.” – Anonymous The Mayo Clinic Research Group defines narcissistic personality disorder as “a mental disorder…
The Narcissistic Mother
Key Points Love from a narcissistic mother is unpredictable and filled with control and anger. Narcissistic mothers have no patience or empathy for their children’s needs. Adult children can out-maneuver their narcissistic mothers by realizing they are good enough and…
Narcissistic Personality Disorder
The hallmarks of narcissistic personality disorder are grandiosity, a lack of empathy for others, and a need for admiration. People with this condition are often described as arrogant, selfish, manipulative, and demanding. They may also have grandiose fantasies and believe…
The Myth of the American Narcissist
Millennials have been called the most self-obsessed generation on Earth—and their successors are coming of age in the age of selfies. However, all this grumbling and worrying may be just hype about nothing. Research by University of Illinois personality psychologist…
