Shmuel "Sam" Vaknin is an Israeli writer and professor of psychology..He is the author of Malignant Self Love: Narcissism Revisited (1999), was the last editor-in-chief of the now-defunct political news website Global Politician, and runs a private website about narcissistic personality disorder (NPD). He has also postulated a theory on chronons and time asymmetry.
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Some of their strengths
Sam Vaknin has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Energetic, Strong, Sensual, Creative, Loyal, Clever, and Curious.
Strong and Diligent
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Sam Vaknin is someone who is a strong, diligent, and trustworthy person who approaches life with honesty and perseverance, but who is also physical, sensual, and artistic. A person who defines themself by their friends and what groups they belong to.
Strong and Resilient
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Sam Vaknin well know them as someone who can be strong, expansive, and stable like a big tree.
Inventive and Clever
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Sam Vaknin as someone who is flexible, intelligent, and quick-witted.
A person who likes to be creative, and to be recognized for their artistic talents. Who possesses intelligence, mental discipline, and ambition, and who does well in relationships and partnerships.
Easygoing and Energetic
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Sam Vaknin is someone who has an easygoing nature and a healthy sense of humor, with a mind that requires constant stimulation in order to feel fulfilled.
They are also someone who is balanced, organized, and in-charge, and who loves traveling, working hard, and figuring out the patterns of things.
Patient and Compassionate
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Sam Vaknin tends to be someone who approaches life with grace and compassion, and who has a powerful and commanding personality. Who can be analytical, patient, and deliberate, avoiding risks and seeking out stability instead.
Some of Sam Vaknin's challenges
While Sam Vaknin has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, Sam Vaknin can be Self-centered, Stubborn, Idle, Emotional, Standoffish, Unfocused, and Indecisive.
Stubborn and Idle
One of Sam Vaknin's key challenges is that they are someone who can be seen as stubborn and, at times, lazy.
Sam Vaknin must also exercise caution as they can be short-tempered and aggressive, and can be excessive and unrealistic, and can have difficulty dealing with responsibility, authority, or criticism.
Unfocused and Indecisive
Sam Vaknin is someone who can be scattered, restless, and insensitive, be distracted by fluctuating professional interests, be a workaholic, and who can be arrogant and have difficulty accepting advice.
Materialistic and Aggressive
Finally, Sam Vaknin also can be materialistic, emotional, aggressive, stubborn, inconsistent, and be prone to big temper outbursts.
