A reflective, research-rooted newsletter that follows strange ideas, overlooked histories, and personal epiphanies to uncover the invisible threads shaping modern life.
The “war of art” is not about genius, it’s about work. We can’t control the level of talent we’ve been given. We have no control over the nature of our gift. We can control how hard and how smart we work.
What do the well-documented life stories of the iconically famous tell us about narcissism? And how does narcissism help us understand the links between trauma and fame? I am a clinical psychologist interested in celebrity and leadership.
