Good post my man!
I don't really see narcissism as being utterly terrible and a cause of suffering, in some cases it can be but in a world like today where people are so insecure and care so much about what people think and say about them, it doesn't seem so bad to not give a shit about others opinions.
Narcissists are known for being extremely successful, look at Mr Trump for example, because they lack the empathy that would otherwise hold them back, now it goes without saying that lots of empathic people achieve success, but never to the extent of an unrelenting narcissist. Steve Jobs is another great example, everyone who worked with him called him a dick more times than they could count, but he is also known as a genius and is one of the most famous people in history.
Albert Einstein was also a little narsisistic, he neglected his kids to focus on science. He lacked empathy for his wives, but as a result he left behind a legacy. He will forever be known as one of tthe greatest mids to walk on this planet, and that's because he spent all of his time creating that legacy.
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