Status fuels narcissism and narcissism fuels the chase for status. Research provides evidence of a two-way street between self-centered personality traits and the pursuit of social standing. Climbing the social ladder and possessing an inflated ego tend to reinforce each other over time.

Status fuels narcissism and narcissism fuels the chase for status. Research provides evidence of a two-way street between self-centered personality traits and the pursuit of social standing. Climbing the social ladder and possessing an inflated ego tend to reinforce each other over time.