Egocentrics are attracted to the inept. It gives them one more excuse for patting themselves on the back.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- People who are overly self centered like to surround themselves with incompetent people to feel superior.
- In plain terms
- Egotists like incompetent people because it makes them feel better about themselves.
- What can you take from it?
- Be aware that narcissists may seek out weak people to boost their ego.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who surrounds you and why?
- How does ego influence relationships?
Another view
Some people seek incompetence out of ignorance not malice.
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