Often retains the ability to care for others, though self-focus is primary.
Seeks admiration but can sometimes regulate their own self-worth. Requires constant external validation to feel worthy. egotist
They struggle to commit to anything that does not directly serve their own interests. Often retains the ability to care for others,
In professional settings, unchecked egos can be highly destructive: egotist
While they may appear confident, egotists can be highly sensitive to perceived insults, sometimes reacting with disproportionate anger. Egotism vs. Narcissism
Egotistical behavior manifests through several distinct traits: