Interview: STEVEN BERGLAS

The Bigger They Are, The Harder They Fall Pathological narcissism is on the rise, says Harvard Medical School psychologist STEVEN BERGLAS. Just when certain people seem to have it all, their kingdoms come crashing down. Berglas believes they are often victims of a syndrome that a bigger bank account won't ever cure.

Q. You've been studying and treating rich and successful people for nearly a decade. What have you discovered?

A. Individuals who suffer from success have what I call the four A's -- arrogance, a sense of aloneness, the need to seek adventure and adultery. These are the core attributes...

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