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Selfishness is not narcissism. Narcissism usually comes with selfishness, but you can't induce the other way round. It's interesting that you mention that Ferri
by manmal 5y ago
Selfishness is not narcissism. Narcissism usually comes with selfishness, but you can't induce the other way round. It's interesting that you mention that Ferriss or his guests wouldn't talk about their acts of kindness, as that's exactly the kind of thing narcissists like to talk about (= virtue signalling).
- ramraj07 5y agoAgreed that at the least they’re implicitly honest about it (which is why I still listen).
- logifail 5y ago> It's interesting that you mention that Ferriss or his guests wouldn't talk about their acts of kindness, as that's exactly the kind of thing narcissists like to talk about Hadn't heard of him, but as an [ex]scientist I'd be fascinated to see the actual data showing any correlation between "narcissist" and "entrepreneur, investor, author, podcaster, and lifestyle guru"[0] Put slightly different, how many people who shy away from attention end up famous for their podcasts? [0] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Ferriss https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Ferriss
- hackernewds 5y agoWhat is the boundary line between selfishness and narcissism?
- manmal 5y agoThat’s kinda like asking what’s the boundary between having wheels and being an aeroplane. Most planes have wheels, but as a car you could add infinitely many wheels without turning into a plane.