Narcissism and the Gifted Artist

Michael discusses narcissism, why it seems so prevalent among artists, and how to address it. Using an excellent podcast from Martyr Made’s Darryl Cooper called “The Underground Spirit (https://www.martyrmade.com/featured-podcasts/the-underground-spirit) (https://www.martyrmade.com/featured-podcasts/the-underground-spirit)” as his jumping-off point, Michael explores Dostoevsky and Nietzsche, the meaning of narcissism, the nature of giftedness, the struggle of prodigies, the isolation of the artist, and the resentment and pride of communities, recommending tools for addressing narcissism and pride in both gifted artists and the communities that include them. Stay tuned at the end for “I Cannot Forget (https://warblermusic.bandcamp.com/track/i-cannot-forget),” a track from Warbler off of the record Wrestling (https://warblermusic.bandcamp.com/album/wrestling). LINKS The Underground Spirit (https://www.martyrmade.com/featured-podcasts/the-underground-spirit) (https://www.martyrmade.com/featured-podcasts/the-underground-spirit), on the Martyr Made podcast, by Darryl Cooper The Prodigy, by Amy Wallace (https://www.amazon.com/Prodigy-Biography-William-Americas-Greatest/dp/0525244042) The Nothing Human Podcast (https://michaelminkoff.com/nothing-human-podcast/), by Michael Minkoff, Jr. Atlas Didn’t Shrug and Neither Should We (https://michaelminkoff.com/ricky-bobbys-eternal-christmas-atlas-shouldnt-shrug/), by Michael Minkoff, Jr.