7 Ways a Narcissist Destroys Their Own Destiny
Narcissists have an incredible ability to rewrite history in their minds. Every failure becomes someone else’s fault; every mistake becomes a misunderstanding; every criticism becomes an attack from jealous people. They never sit down and honestly assess what went wrong or what they could have done differently. This is devastating for their growth because learning from mistakes is how humans evolve. But narcissists are so invested in their perfect self-image that they cannot afford to admit they were wrong. Consequently, they keep making the same mistakes repeatedly. I’ve watched narcissists lose job after job, relationship after relationship, always blaming everyone else. They never connect the dots or recognize the pattern. They are like someone walking into the same wall every day and blaming the wall for moving.
3. Overestimating Themselves: Underestimating Others
Narcissists live in a delusional bubble where they think they are exceptional at everything. They believe they are smarter than their doctors, more skilled than their mentors, and more talented than professionals who have been doing something for decades. This leads them to take on challenges they are unprepared for and dismiss advice from those who could actually help them. Meanwhile, they underestimate everyone around them, believing their employees are idiots and their partners are beneath them. This means they miss out on collaboration, mentorship, and genuine partnership. I’ve seen narcissists start businesses they knew nothing about, invest in markets they did not understand, and pursue careers they were not qualified for—all because they believed their natural superiority would carry them through. When reality hits, they are completely unprepared.
4. Short-Term Gratification: Long-Term Failure
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