An extremely intelligent, confident, and successful man is an alpha male. The general consensus is that alpha males make excellent leaders and prefer positions of authority. They enjoy making decisions, being the most influential, successful, or powerful person in the room, having the ability to draw others to them, and taking on high levels of responsibility. Alpha males are confident in their abilities, at ease with themselves, and possess self-control. Alphas view every day as an opportunity to advance their own lives, their social status, and the lives of those around them. He’s constantly looking for new ways to succeed, whether it’s pursuing side businesses that could develop into successful businesses in the future or landing a job he enjoys. Alpha males take care of themselves, make the most of the present, and prepare for the future. In other words, alphas take control of their lives as opposed to escaping them through vice and leisure.

The dominant male is not fearless. Nobody is fearless. We all experience uncontrollable insecurities and fears. The alpha male is able to move forward in a particular direction despite his fears. He might be worried that his new endeavor won’t succeed, but that won’t stop him from trying. He may be concerned that the alluring receptionist will reject his advances, but he will nonetheless make the move.

Our responses to challenging situations have a big impact on our lives. The alpha male will respond instead of reacting. He will do this by taking a few deep breaths and deciding what his best course of action is; he won’t lose his cool and ruin himself.

It doesn’t matter if you want to be a CEO, an accountant, a professional athlete, or a world traveler; what matters is that you want something. When we know where we are going in life, we have a sense of direction. We are highly driven and adamant about our goals. We work toward growth and make progress throughout the day. This can be seen in our attitudes, deeds, and thoughts. The dominant male is always pursuing a goal. He never wanders around aimlessly.

The fear of making decisions is really the fear of having to deal with the results of making the incorrect choice, whether it be to invest in a bad business or to eat at a bad restaurant. This is a result of courage, but it merits its own number because those who make decisions are known and held in high regard. Males who are alpha aren’t afraid to take charge.

Too many people today are sensitive. We don’t always express our true feelings. Perhaps we are worried about offending someone. We might be wary of starting a fight. The alpha male keeps talking despite his fear and gives his honest opinion. He doesn’t do it carelessly enough to offend people or start fights for no reason, but he doesn’t let an awkward encounter get in the way of getting what he wants.

Some people’s jobs become their entire world. Some people are focused on their romantic relationships. When this happens, everything else starts to fall apart. Their relationships, careers, and health all decline as a result. The alpha male is aware of how crucial balance is in life. To maintain a healthy lifestyle overall, it is necessary to nurture the important areas of work, love, health, and friendship.

What we think, feel, and do comes from within. Without a strong, healthy body, we cannot have a strong, healthy mind. Additionally, other people’s opinions of us will deteriorate. Because he recognizes that without his health, nothing else matters, the alpha male puts his body before anything else. He exercises frequently and eats well.

For the rest of your life, people will ask you for favors. It cannot be avoided. And you should perform the favor if it will benefit the other person more than it will cost you to do so. These expenses and advantages must be calculated, though. The dominant male resists being persuaded. He refuses to accede to other people’s whims and demands. He politely declines and continues when his boss asks him to stay late but he has other commitments. Like her, he doesn’t feel the need to defend himself. He’s not saying “no” to defend himself, but rather out of hatred or disdain. It is undervalued to be selfish.

How we present ourselves directly affects how we feel and how others see us. The alpha male doesn’t lean forward or look at his feet when he’s speaking to you. He raises his head and directs his gaze at you. And he exhibits a similarly strong, assured posture internally.

The rudeness and aggression of an Alpha male is their only flaw. But not all Alpha males possess this quality. This characteristic makes alphas disliked by many people.

The antagonist, the victim, and the hero are the three characters that make up the triangle. The three themes—victims complaining, villains making accusations, and heroes intervening—all lend support to the other two. Each side claims to have gained something different: heroes get credit, victims get sympathy, and villains get power. The stereotypical movie villains are alpha males. Even though they have the best of intentions, the people they are trying to help end up feeling like they are the victims of their actions—mistreated, abused, and misunderstood. Heroes step in and tidy up the mess in order to complete the triangle. Alpha males frequently alternate between the victim and the bad guy. People are scared to the point of crying, at which point they feel bad for having to deal with such idiots. Rarely, do they dress up as heroes and advance to extinguish the fire they started. The alpha triangle is perpetuated by each of the three roles: villains like to feel powerful, victims need to feel harmed, and heroes like to feel valiant. It is difficult to alter the triangle because everyone has a stake in keeping it in place. Chronic illnesses and catastrophic events are the progressions of the signs of entrenched organizational triangles from minor annoyances. The key is to substitute new, wholesome habits for dysfunctional alpha male behavior. Everyone else in the triangle drama automatically adapts once that change takes place. A triangle will disintegrate if one of its three sides is removed, according to elementary geometry. Alphas can become self-aware, reflective leaders with coaching. Once they make that change, they will be well-positioned to combat the dominant, combative behavior that all too frequently contaminates the workplace and undermines their best intentions. They can then advance their organizations and careers by exerting incredible alpha power, vigor, and competitive drive.