Quote:
Originally Posted by Shamou  Being an alpha is one of the most important asset toward achieving success… yet some people see the trait as being pejorative… the problem being… that they do not have a clear understanding of what it means to be an alpha…
An alpha is strong and assertive leader… period… it has nothing to do with being a bully, thug, macho, goon or gorilla…
Some of the best examples of alphaism are: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Anthony Robbins, Donald Trump, Jane Fonda… etc… not a bad group to emulate…
. |
I think, to state it a bit more clearly, that being an alpha can be both a boon and a bane. An alpha will always develop traits that bring to the forefront the ability to turn weaknesses into potent strengths, but inherent in that ability is the risk element; a good analogy is the risk/reward in golf. Is it worth it to try to carry that lake in front of the green for a chance at eagle, or should you lay up, put it stiff, and putt for birdie? On the one hand, you clear the lake, you are guaranteed bird at least, but if you don't clear the lake, you'll not walk off with par. So a bit of risk is involved as well, and that's frequently overlooked.
Sometimes alphas can be looked upon as overbearing, overly critical, et cetera. Bottom line, IMO, is that yes, it is a definite asset
if channeled correctly. Otherwise, it's just all this energy with no true aim for it to achieve.
As always, IMO.
v