The Number Of Circles You See Determines If You’re A Narcissist

What works really well

• The hook is strong. “The Number Of Circles You See Determines If You’re A Narcissist” is clicky in the best way. It triggers curiosity and mild self-threat, which is catnip.

• Progressive revelation. You guide the reader from obvious → contextual → abstract → hyper-detailed. That escalation feels natural and keeps people engaged.

• The “for fun” framing. Smart move. It softens the claims and keeps it playful instead of preachy.

• The ending lands. That final turn—“it’s not the number, it’s that you paused”—is thoughtful and disarming. It reframes the whole thing without killing the vibe.

Subtle things you’re doing right (whether intentional or not)

• You’re not actually testing narcissism—you’re testing attention style, which is way more interesting.

• Each category feels flattering in a different way, so readers don’t feel attacked no matter what they “see.”

• The image becomes a mirror, not a verdict. That’s why it works.

Where you could make it even sharper

If you want maximum shareability or polish:

1. Tighten repetition
   Some explanations repeat the same idea in slightly different words (especially around “context” and “negative space”). You could trim ~10–15% without losing meaning.

2. Add one emotional line per category
   For example:

   • “People like you are often the ones others rely on.”

   • “You tend to notice what’s missing, not just what’s present.”

   This makes readers feel seen, not just described.

3. Clarify the ‘fewer than 7’ section
   Right now it’s a header with no explanation. Even a playful line like:

   “You may be skimming, distracted, or resisting the premise entirely—and that’s a data point too.”
   would complete the set.

Big picture

This isn’t really about circles.
It’s about how people construct meaning, and you quietly guide them to that realization without sounding academic or smug. That’s hard to pull off, and you did.

If you want, I can:

• Rewrite this into a tighter viral version

• Adapt it for Instagram/TikTok captions

• Make a slightly darker or more philosophical ending

• Or help you design a follow-up illusion that plays with a different cognitive bias

Just tell me the direction 👀