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MadHyeNa · 08-05-2007, 08:33 PM

Exactly, I strongly agree with valis and Shamou here.

Now I do agree that alpha traits are mostly characteristics. Some of the people have those lucky genes to actually born as an alpha.

I'd say that an alpha male or female means a portfolio of virtues and personality traits that define that specific being. Abilities like dominance and leadership skills just to name a few for the sake of examples. But I am aware that being an alpha includes much more. But I don't want to become redundant.

If you want to involve psychology then I am sure that none of you finds it surpising that you can actually model alpha traits. NLP's modelling earned its reputation in the personal development fields since ages because you could model any traits. You can condition yourself gradually to think, speak, act and behave like an alpha does. That is, as an alpha would do in your vocabulary according to your very own definition.

Alpha does not guarantees success but it certainly does improves the qualify of one's life. Rewriting mental patterns and expanding neuron-pathways isn't some of the most easiest things to do because they require persistence and determination. Consciously picking up and installing some of the key beliefs, abilities and traits into one's psyche and personality means conscious use of those powers later on. If one succeeds to control his/her power with greater responsibility then, obviously, reaps its rewards in all aspects of his/her life.

Today's world is a competitive one. Competition dominates all areas of life. Competition by its very own definition means growing and expanding our personal best. Therefore, if one does consciously model and condition himself/herself with alpha traits for the sake of being a better human being, achieve higher personal power and peak performance, then by all means it seems appropiate and should be supported because it is the highest good of all.

One should start defining an alpha in his/her own perspective. Write down a list of an assumed idealized alpha and gradually install that idealized alpha's beliefs and behaviors. A community of supportive friends is always an useful thing to have because they can pretty much keep you informed about the way you project yourself to the world outside. That's something you cannot monitor. While, on the other hand, you can monitor your willpower, determination and inner strenght with heightened self-awareness which we all are great practitioners of.

Being an alpha does not equals ultimate success per se. A native born alpha may not even use his/her alpha qualities up to fullest potential. But a consciously conditioned alpha will use and focus upon the results and therefore gains that edge that is pretty much required in this today's world of competition. And by being in control of his/her life, other benefits will become inevitable either. Furthemore, acquiring alpha traits is, in my opinion, very useful and practical endeavoring that one can do to improve his/her life, inner strenght and ultimately achieve high levels of self personal development.

I know, I have done it according to my personal very own “alpha” definition.

Later Edit: I've taken that test from "Alpha Assessment" "Work Ethic" Corp. Even though I don't qualify yet as a CEO or a top entrepreneur since I am still an university student, technical contractor/consultant and technical writer, I have lead team(s) thorough the years and was able to maintain proactively multiple projects. All in all, I was amazed by the high number of questions that resonated with me. Some of the key questions were looked basically like if it was some sort of characterization of my personality. I do like personality quizes... they are often rather enlightening.

Results: Strenght: 98.5; Risk: 98.2; Controlling Anger: 66.5; Competitiveness: 96.6; Impatience: 79.7. And the alpha type dominances are as follows by %: Commander, Strategist, Executor, Visionary.

All in all, thanks Shamou for that test. It was impressive and without you sharing that link odds weren't for me that I'd able to find that link on my own. It shed a light on the efficiency of my past years personal development. Thank again.

08-05-2007, 08:33 PM	#142 (permalink)
MadHyeNa Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Europe Posts: 40	Exactly, I strongly agree with valis and Shamou here. Now I do agree that alpha traits are mostly characteristics. Some of the people have those lucky genes to actually born as an alpha. I'd say that an alpha male or female means a portfolio of virtues and personality traits that define that specific being. Abilities like dominance and leadership skills just to name a few for the sake of examples. But I am aware that being an alpha includes much more. But I don't want to become redundant. If you want to involve psychology then I am sure that none of you finds it surpising that you can actually model alpha traits. NLP's modelling earned its reputation in the personal development fields since ages because you could model any traits. You can condition yourself gradually to think, speak, act and behave like an alpha does. That is, as an alpha would do in your vocabulary according to your very own definition. Alpha does not guarantees success but it certainly does improves the qualify of one's life. Rewriting mental patterns and expanding neuron-pathways isn't some of the most easiest things to do because they require persistence and determination. Consciously picking up and installing some of the key beliefs, abilities and traits into one's psyche and personality means conscious use of those powers later on. If one succeeds to control his/her power with greater responsibility then, obviously, reaps its rewards in all aspects of his/her life. Today's world is a competitive one. Competition dominates all areas of life. Competition by its very own definition means growing and expanding our personal best. Therefore, if one does consciously model and condition himself/herself with alpha traits for the sake of being a better human being, achieve higher personal power and peak performance, then by all means it seems appropiate and should be supported because it is the highest good of all. One should start defining an alpha in his/her own perspective. Write down a list of an assumed idealized alpha and gradually install that idealized alpha's beliefs and behaviors. A community of supportive friends is always an useful thing to have because they can pretty much keep you informed about the way you project yourself to the world outside. That's something you cannot monitor. While, on the other hand, you can monitor your willpower, determination and inner strenght with heightened self-awareness which we all are great practitioners of. Being an alpha does not equals ultimate success per se. A native born alpha may not even use his/her alpha qualities up to fullest potential. But a consciously conditioned alpha will use and focus upon the results and therefore gains that edge that is pretty much required in this today's world of competition. And by being in control of his/her life, other benefits will become inevitable either. Furthemore, acquiring alpha traits is, in my opinion, very useful and practical endeavoring that one can do to improve his/her life, inner strenght and ultimately achieve high levels of self personal development. I know, I have done it according to my personal very own “alpha” definition. Later Edit: I've taken that test from "Alpha Assessment" "Work Ethic" Corp. Even though I don't qualify yet as a CEO or a top entrepreneur since I am still an university student, technical contractor/consultant and technical writer, I have lead team(s) thorough the years and was able to maintain proactively multiple projects. All in all, I was amazed by the high number of questions that resonated with me. Some of the key questions were looked basically like if it was some sort of characterization of my personality. I do like personality quizes... they are often rather enlightening. Results: Strenght: 98.5; Risk: 98.2; Controlling Anger: 66.5; Competitiveness: 96.6; Impatience: 79.7. And the alpha type dominances are as follows by %: Commander, Strategist, Executor, Visionary. All in all, thanks Shamou for that test. It was impressive and without you sharing that link odds weren't for me that I'd able to find that link on my own. It shed a light on the efficiency of my past years personal development. Thank again. __________________ “Once you incorporate the millionaire's mindset, set goals, chase your dreams with a burning desire and get motivated on a daily basis, success becomes inevitable.” by me. Last edited by MadHyeNa; 08-05-2007 at 09:13 PM.