Ever wondered what really makes someone a narcissist? Dr. Ramani’s Ted Talk answers that question. https://tinyurl.com/5ce56mrr Dr. Ramani Durvasula describes someone whose seductive qualities of charm, charisma, and confidence easily morph into grandiosity, entitlement, rage, exploitation, and lack of empathy.
As a clinical psychologist, Dr. Ramani shares that her own work as a therapist prompted her interest in narcissism. She addresses how the impact of narcissism can be seen in families, in the workplace, and the political landscape. She discusses the difficulties associated with narcissists.
With so many Ted Talks available, is this Ted Talk worth 16 minutes and 22 seconds of your valuable time?
YES!
Will you learn something?
YES!
I learned that the very common practice of giving second chances and providing excuses for bad behavior is fertile ground for a narcissist.
I like that Dr. Ramani is genuine, smart, and clearly passionate about educating people. She wants people to have healthy relationships.
Why should you watch this? Dr. Ramani candidly states that people can spend so much time and energy on relationships where only one person is benefitting. A narcissist is an expert in being the person who reaps benefits.
So, when someone says, “That person is a narcissist,” are they also saying, “That person is an asshole?” Based on Dr. Ramani’s Ted Talk, I’d say the answer is yes.