magichands Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 Anybody want to take their relationship to the next level? Maybe, when you get in on the ground floor, you should stay there. British research suggests that up to 50 per cent of business managers could have psychopathic or similar tendencies. The study carried out by the British Psychological Society says such managers are often articulate and confident, but can be unpredictable, self indulgent and lacking in empathy. Psychology Professor Adrian Furnham says manipulative characteristics are often rewarded in the business world. "Beware of the following individual, the good looking, educated, articulate and very bold and self confident leader," he said. "If somebody says to you 'I can take this company to the next level' beware, it might be a manifestation of narcissism rather than ability." - BBC Link to post Share on other sites
Storyrider Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 I wonder what sort of psychosis drives successful psychology professors? Link to post Share on other sites
Storyrider Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 I wonder what sort of psychosis drives successful psychology professors? Oops, a tongue twister. Where is Daffy Duck? Stop spitting on me. Link to post Share on other sites
Author magichands Posted January 13, 2007 Author Share Posted January 13, 2007 I wonder what sort of psychosis drives successful psychology professors? Exactly. They must be jealous. Link to post Share on other sites
Author magichands Posted January 13, 2007 Author Share Posted January 13, 2007 Oops, a tongue twister. Where is Daffy Duck? Stop spitting on me. Yes, you need to be well-lubed before attempting manoeuvres like that. How many lesbians can get off with a tongue twister? Link to post Share on other sites
RecordProducer Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 Oh... So I should stay away from my idea to become a business manager, cuz if I become one, it might mean that my personality profile is psychopathic.. and if it is I better not know! They are right on the money about the characteristics of some businessmen, but to call them psychopaths because they might be selfish and unpredictable is... psychopathic. successful psychology professors?No such thing! Only businessmen are successful! Hence the jealousy of the professor - he's gonna prove that all the guys who make good money are psychos. And have small dicks. And screw their sisters. Link to post Share on other sites
Author magichands Posted January 13, 2007 Author Share Posted January 13, 2007 Oh... So I should stay away from my idea to become a business manager, cuz if I become one, it might mean that my personality profile is psychopathic.. and if it is I better not know! No way. You're not that sort of girl. I imagine you sleeping your way to the top. They are right on the money about the characteristics of some businessmen, but to call them psychopaths because they might be selfish and unpredictable is... psychopathic. It's that killer instinct. Kill or be killed. I guess a lack of ethics can, to some degree, make up for a lack of talent. It's only a level playing field if respect is all around us. And we all know life ain't fair. No such thing! Only businessmen are successful! Hence the jealousy of the professor - he's gonna prove that all the guys who make good money are psychos. And have small dicks. And screw their sisters. Are you going to write the survey questions?? Good luck with that. Or are you going to loosen their belts and examine the merchandise?! It's a tough job, but somebody might get paid to do it. Link to post Share on other sites
RecordProducer Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 No way. You're not that sort of girl. I imagine you sleeping your way to the top. Yeah, I am the artistic type! People like my husband make me feel ashamed of it. OMG! What did I just say...? Is this true? What do you think of artistic types altogether? You know my mind more or less, I believe, through my posts. Link to post Share on other sites
Author magichands Posted January 13, 2007 Author Share Posted January 13, 2007 What do you think of artistic types altogether? You know my mind more or less, I believe, through my posts. I think you're very talented in the intuition department. You can find the odd thing out in a pile, when it all seems too complicated to make sense of. Artistic and creative types make the world go around. But they need others to keep a leash on them, or we'll all end up in a sea of pure chaos. Like a foil. Every artistic type needs a foil. Maybe. Link to post Share on other sites
RecordProducer Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 I think you're very talented in the intuition department. You can find the odd thing out in a pile, when it all seems too complicated to make sense of. Artistic and creative types make the world go around. But they need others to keep a leash on them, or we'll all end up in a sea of pure chaos. Like a foil. Every artistic type needs a foil. Maybe.Oh, thank you so much! You made my morning now. When we're into compliments, I love your unique wit. I always read your posts when I see them. I just feel that hubby doesn't really appreciate this intuitive feature of mine. And that's fine, but it bothers me that it's my own husband. He often tells me "You don't know that, you're just making wrong assumptions as always!" (he, of course, knows everything always) or "You and your analogies" or "This time you picked the right analogy" or "...the bullsh*t on Loveshack" or "You think you know psychology.."... You get the picture. A friend of mine commented recently that when he dated some young woman in the past his friends were jealous of him and I was surprised by my inner reaction - I actually heard someone, after a long time, other than an LS member, analyzing a situation by reading between the lines and not basing on mere facts. The shock came from the revelation that I've been missing this with my husband, especially if you're acquainted with my saga about the in-laws. He is the kind of person who would beat all your deep analysis just by saying "Well she didn't say so." And his IQ is 148. He is brilliant in engineering, business, math, and all those technical stuff, he is very systematic and smart, he is also very funny, silly, cheerful, polite, sweet, self-confident, a great dancer, a great pilot.... But he doesn't appreciate this part of me that quenches its thirst on Loveshack and the whole artistic, sensitive, and fragile spirit that I carry inside. In short, we're an artist/thinker and a businessman/engineer mixed up. Link to post Share on other sites
Curmudgeon Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 In short, we're an artist/thinker and a businessman/engineer mixed up. That's about as improbable as my wife's and my relationship. It absolutely shocked everyopne who knew us when we ended up together and married after five years of workplace friendship. What could be worse than an original 60s-70s hippie and former midwife taking up with a former narcotics agent and Vietnam vet? Oh! I know. An artist and an engineer. It's true. Opposites CAN attract. Perhaps it's the inherent challenge of it all. If nothing else it adds spice! Link to post Share on other sites
Porn_Guy Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 "If somebody says to you 'I can take this company to the next level' beware, it might be a manifestation of narcissism rather than ability." better than they say "I can run this company into the ground..." study after study has shown that overconfidence always trumps underconfidence. Link to post Share on other sites
pureinheart Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 Excellent post MH.....I would say that percentage is much higher.... Link to post Share on other sites
RecordProducer Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 What could be worse than an original 60s-70s hippie and former midwife taking up with a former narcotics agent and Vietnam vet? Oh! I know. An artist and an engineer. Thanks. Very funny! It's true. Opposites CAN attract. Perhaps it's the inherent challenge of it all. If nothing else it adds spice! Yeah, hot pepper! Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel666999 Posted January 14, 2007 Share Posted January 14, 2007 I can empathize with you entirely.. maybe even 130%. As for me, I am a systemizer/engineer and artist/manic/intuitive rolled up into one soul. When I apply myself in solving problems, I can be piercingly analytical and systematic. At other times I could be seemingly irrational with a random stream of insights and connections that come from nowhere. The types of conflicts with your husband that you describe are a daily occurence with me but I experience them internally. At work and to a limited degree in social interactions, I find myself angry with people are not willing to look at both the trees and the forest. Daniel Oh, thank you so much! You made my morning now. When we're into compliments, I love your unique wit. I always read your posts when I see them. I just feel that hubby doesn't really appreciate this intuitive feature of mine. And that's fine, but it bothers me that it's my own husband. He often tells me "You don't know that, you're just making wrong assumptions as always!" (he, of course, knows everything always) or "You and your analogies" or "This time you picked the right analogy" or "...the bullsh*t on Loveshack" or "You think you know psychology.."... You get the picture. A friend of mine commented recently that when he dated some young woman in the past his friends were jealous of him and I was surprised by my inner reaction - I actually heard someone, after a long time, other than an LS member, analyzing a situation by reading between the lines and not basing on mere facts. The shock came from the revelation that I've been missing this with my husband, especially if you're acquainted with my saga about the in-laws. He is the kind of person who would beat all your deep analysis just by saying "Well she didn't say so." And his IQ is 148. He is brilliant in engineering, business, math, and all those technical stuff, he is very systematic and smart, he is also very funny, silly, cheerful, polite, sweet, self-confident, a great dancer, a great pilot.... But he doesn't appreciate this part of me that quenches its thirst on Loveshack and the whole artistic, sensitive, and fragile spirit that I carry inside. In short, we're an artist/thinker and a businessman/engineer mixed up. Link to post Share on other sites
RecordProducer Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 I can empathize with you entirely.. maybe even 130%. As for me, I am a systemizer/engineer and artist/manic/intuitive rolled up into one soul. When I apply myself in solving problems, I can be piercingly analytical and systematic. At other times I could be seemingly irrational with a random stream of insights and connections that come from nowhere. The types of conflicts with your husband that you describe are a daily occurence with me but I experience them internally. At work and to a limited degree in social interactions, I find myself angry with people are not willing to look at both the trees and the forest. DanielDaniel, you sound like a perfect combination. I could never dream that this could be a problem. I am rational and practical, but he sees things without any psychological depth. If you can be poractical, but still understand the matters intuitively, it's only a plus. It irks me out that it doesn't matter what I say, but how mnay times I say it. The more times I repeat the complaint the more likely he is to give in. Link to post Share on other sites
Author magichands Posted January 17, 2007 Author Share Posted January 17, 2007 Daniel, you sound like a perfect combination. I could never dream that this could be a problem. I am rational and practical, but he sees things without any psychological depth. If you can be poractical, but still understand the matters intuitively, it's only a plus. It irks me out that it doesn't matter what I say, but how mnay times I say it. The more times I repeat the complaint the more likely he is to give in. Are you hijacking my thread?! When did this become about you??!! Link to post Share on other sites
RecordProducer Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 Are you hijacking my thread?! When did this become about you??!! Since you started a boring thread! And me is more fun. This thread is about narcissism, remember? Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel666999 Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 If a tree falls in the forest with no person around, the it did fall because the other trees heard it. Since you started a boring thread! And me is more fun. This thread is about narcissism, remember? Link to post Share on other sites
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