• Frugalexcess@sh.itjust.works
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    With narcissists like this I think it’s safe to assume they don’t really factor in what people think of them. At the end of the day he won’t own up to being a failure.

    Losing the cash likely hurts more. As much as it can when you’re that ungodly rich.

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        That’s insecurity. Narcissism is many things, but a big part is oneself focusing on oneself. If others think poorly of the narcissist, those people are simply ignored for being wrong/stupid. Narcissists are brazenly selfish, vain, self-centred, etc. and don’t care what others think unless it’s praising, in their interests at the time, or negativity toward them is very popular.

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        Ah, looks like you’re right.

        “A personality disorder characterized by self-preoccupation, need for admiration, lack of empathy, and unconscious deficits in self-esteem”

        Is it sociopathy? Whatever disorder that allows someone to become a billionaire.

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          Why does it need to be a disorder? Being a selfish greedy asshole is not a disorder. It can be a result of some disorders, but it doesn’t have to be.

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        You’re right. Narcissists are generally very concerned with what other people think - specifically about them.