Quote of the day:
Naturally, there is something narcissistic about blogging. You have to believe that what you have to say is important enough for other people to hear. Twenge’s claim that the ability to express yourself actually “fuels” narcissism, rather than attracting narcissistic people (as does acting, journalism, and other careers—ahem, teaching—that require personal performance) seems to me to be more than a little premature. But what about this: are we all becoming narcissists? Alex Halavais
Lilian Katz questions whether teachers of young children, in trying to help them "feel good about themselves" might, in fact, be encouraging narcissism instead.
I wonder if I am also tending towards being a clinical narcissist like Alex?
- I have a natural talent for influencing people < --> I am not good at influencing people.
- I think I am a special person. < --> I am no better or no worse than most people.
- I will be a success. < --> I am not to concerned about success.
- If I ruled the world it would be a better place. < --> The thought of ruling the world frightens the hell out of me.
- I see myself as a good leader. < --> I am not sure if I would make a good leader.
- I like to start new fads and fashion. < --> I don’t care about new fads and fashion.
- I sometimes depend on people to get things done. < --> I rarely depend on anyone else to get things done.
Check out his entire post here.
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