Narcissistic older people (including Presidents) who find new love or success often feel “reborn” and act like they’ve defied aging. They thrive on admiration, overestimate their abilities, and ignore limits, believing they are special. They might push too hard, chasing youth through relationships, big projects, or even their appearance. But when reality sets in—whether through rejection, failure, or physical decline—they often crash hard. Instead of adapting, they blame others, get angry, or spiral into reckless behavior. Because their self-worth depends on external validation, they struggle to cope with aging, making their downfall more dramatic and painful.
In comparison, an old car and a narcissistic older person both run their best right before they fail. They push hard, feel invincible, and ignore the warning signs. The car feels smooth because its worn parts are at their loosest. Similarly, the narcissist thrives on one last rush of admiration, energy, or love. But underneath, both are on borrowed time. When the final breakdown arrives, it is sudden. Its effects are often irreversible—a seized engine or a shattered ego. Both crash after their last great ride.
Whether in business, friendship or love, it will be important to get into relationships slowly enough to note and react to each piece of learning along the way.
Embraceable Mind 