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Narcissists may start out popular, but people see through them in the long run
To build a following, narcissism works. Briefly. But if, as they say in this electoral season, you’re looking to “grow your base,” exercising emotional intelligence — expressing empathy, checking your emotions in a bid to avoid conflict, and investing in personal relationships — is a strategy that beats narcissism over the long term.
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The thing is. How long is the long run? You only need to win the election, after that it doesn't matter.
So true...There was a narcissist who joined the SCA group I was in years ago. He dominated all conversations with his stories,which I felt were made up. He hated me cause I did not admire him like everyone else did. Eventually people got sick of him and he left for greener pastures.