Prof Sam Vaknin
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Narcissist: I Never Fail, Defeat Not an Option
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February 3, 2026
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February 3, 2026
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Narcissist: no Desein (presence, meaning, authenticity) because no grounding in reality, only fantasy
Failure pierces the bubble of both self-concept and fantasy but upholds victimhood
Reframing failure and defeat as resounding success (e.g. quality over quantity, delusional fantasy)
Reframing failure and defeat as proof of victimhood, resilience, and gritty personal strength in the face of adversity and conspiracy (external solution)
Reframing failure and defeat as deliberate choices (internal solution), inevitable stages on the way to unprecedented success, learning opportunities
Self-enhancement: devaluing sources, reasons, causes, and drivers of failure (I am perfect, envied)
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