The video discussed the role of malicious envy as a central characteristic of covert narcissism, highlighting its connection to sadism through the desire to exert power and control over others. It differentiated between grandiose and vulnerable narcissism, emphasizing how both types derive pleasure from dominance and the pain of others, with covert narcissists being more emotionally dysregulated and reliant on controlling others. The discussion concluded that malicious envy and narcissistic rivalry underpin aggressive behaviors that reinforce the narcissist’s grandiose self-image, often leading to destructive outcomes. Sadistic Envy: Pleasure of Destroying Your Betters (Narcissism Summaries Clip)