John was a man who never had much interest in others. He was always too focused on himself and what he wanted to accomplish. He didn't care about offending others or burning bridges if it meant getting his way. For this reason, John wasn't well-liked by his peers. He didn't care though, and he never regretted his lack of empathy. Despite his poor social relations, John managed to accomplish something major. He opened up a successful chain of restaurants that spanned across the country. His unique take on fusion cuisine was a hit with foodies everywhere, and he quickly became a millionaire. As his empire grew, John's social skills worsened. He would scream at his employees and berate his business partners. His reputation as a difficult and unpleasant person to work with began to precede him. Still, John didn't care. He was too focused on his success to worry about what others thought of him. One day, John received a call from a reporter who wanted to do an interview with him. John, being the narcissistic person that he was, jumped at the opportunity. During the interview, the reporter asked John about his poor social skills and the effect it had on his business. John's response was shocking. He admitted that he didn't care about his social skills and that he didn't regret anything he had done to get where he was today. He explained that his focus was on building his business, and that everything else was just a distraction. To the surprise of everyone, John's honesty was refreshing. He wasn't trying to sugarcoat his personality or pretend to be someone he wasn't. He was willing to admit his faults and own them. This raw authenticity resonated with people, and John's chain of restaurants saw an uptick in business. In the end, John's lack of empathy and poor social skills didn't hold him back. He accomplished something major and did it on his own terms. He didn't care what others thought of him, and he never regretted his actions. John was a testament to the fact that success doesn't always have to come at the expense of social relationships.