The very qualities you need to succeed in capitalism, such as being a 'straight talker' who 'speaks his mind,' are often narcissistic.

Narcissism and its effects on people are genuinely not taught in graduate school, so many mental health professionals lack a working model to help clients.

The term 'narcissistic supply' is used because it describes the one-sided admiration, validation, status, or even sex that feeds a narcissist's fragile ego, much like a drug.

For something to be gaslighting, it must involve both dismantling a person's reality and then doubling down by confirming there is something wrong with that person.

A first date that lasts for multiple days is a red flag for love bombing, as it represents an overwhelming intensity of contact designed to quickly overtake a person's life.

We procrastinate not because we are lazy, but as a form of avoiding the psychological pain a task might bring up, such as feelings of inferiority, incompetence, or insecurity.

To combat the self-sabotage of social comparison, you should intentionally ask yourself daily, 'Who am I and what do I stand for?' to create an internal reference point.

Setting external boundaries with a narcissist is pointless and will get you hurt; instead, the boundary must be internal, such as deciding not to share good news with them.

When dealing with a narcissist, use the mnemonic 'Don't Go Deep': Don't Defend, Don't Engage, Don't Explain, and Don't Personalize their behavior.

The goal of parenting isn't perfection but to be a 'good enough parent' who makes just enough mistakes that the child learns to self-soothe and solve problems on their own.