Mark OttobreFounder, Enterprise Fitness · Results Driven Coaching

The Truth About Narcissism and Altruism in Business #business #mindset #businessmindset #fyp

14 Oct 2024 · 1 min

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In this motivational monologue, the speaker argues that successful entrepreneurs must recognize and own both narcissistic and altruistic drives. He emphasizes that many people claim to be purely altruistic, wanting to help and serve, yet they also need to feed their narcissistic side—such as valuing their expertise and charging appropriate rates (e.g., $75 per hour). The speaker provocatively points out that everyone exhibits narcissistic traits, and that denying either side hampers business performance. The core message is that embracing both self‑interest and a desire to serve creates a balanced, effective business mindset.

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So there's this balance of narcissism and altruism, which is a lot of people in the room are in this point of I want to help and I want to serve. I want to help and I want to serve, right? I want to do my best. I want to influence. I want to help. And it's all altruistic. And they end up charging $75 an hour. But that narcissistic side also needs to be fed. And there's nothing wrong. We have both. Who here is a narcissist? Fucking liars, all of you. Put your hand up. Everyone. Everyone here is a narcissist. And you're also altruistic as well. You are both. Own both. In business, you need both. If you deny one, one alone will not serve.