I do struggle the reconcile this apparent lack of self awareness with the undeniable savvyness that he has shown in his life so far. Is there a method to this

I do struggle the reconcile this apparent lack of self awareness with the undeniable savvyness that he has shown in his life so far. Is there a method to this madness? I'd like to believe that there is, and he hasn't just allowed fame and adulation to get to him.