The "great man" paradigm. Actors, musicians, politicians, doctors, artists, pilots, engineers... Etc etc yes even entrepreneurs. The ego/power/belonging component to those past identities is at great risk. And it's funny because they won't lose relevance with a bang but worth a long goodbye. I would say that the thing I've observed the most in people I know. That's one way so many cling to the power of the system I think.