Alpha Male Characteristics and Alpha Male Traits + How Brainwaves & Frequencies create the Alpha state of mind.

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Understanding what creates an Alpha Male via Brainwaves & Frequencies

An Alpha Male is Alpha, because of the brainwave frequencies the mind is entertaining. But in order to understand The Alpha Male fully and to get the most out your time reading this article, I suggest you take a look at all 5 brain frequencies, so you are able to compare them and so that you are able to understand the Alphamale easier.

All of these brain frequencies, are active in your brain at different times of the day. The 5 brainwave frequencies are following: Alpha, Beta, Theta, Delta and Gamma. All of these brainwave frequency states, are measured in Hz (which is cycles per second) and has its own unique traits and characteristics which represents a specific level of brain activity and a completely unique state of consciousness. Brainwave frequencies function by synchronized electrical driven pulses, from millions of neurons communicating with each other.

Beta (14 to 38 Hz) Alertness / Focus / Concentration

The Beta Brainwaves, is what’s dominating our normal awake state of consciousness. The beta brainwaves are associated with problem solving, alertness, logic, attention and focus. It’s the Beta brainwaves which are active, when we are actively focusing on something or actively thinking. The beta brainwaves are moving really fast and looks kind of “Hyperactive”.

What are the benefits of Beta Brainwaves?

Concentration and deep focus – When we have a healthy portion of Beta Brainwaves going on, we are able to be sharper, focus better and to really concentrate on what we are doing. Research has shown that Beta Brainwaves can help e.g. kids with ADD with their concentration and deep focus.

Sharper mind – Beta Brainwaves is able to make our thinking more critical, realistic and logical. We can process information really fast, and our decision making is much more rational.

Theta (4 to 7.5 Hz) Memory / Intuition / Deep Meditation

The Theta Brainwaves, occurs in deep sleep, when dreaming and in deep meditation sessions. Theta brainwaves, is the gate into our subconscious mind. We aren’t actively thinking when Theta waves is present. But there is actually, a few exceptions… People who are engaging and focusing deeply upon a creative task such as drawing, painting, making music or similar, have a lot of Theta brain activity, and Alpha waves as well.

Since creativity is a subconscious process, the mind creates a lot of Theta brainwaves. A symptom of you being under the influence of Theta Brainwaves, can be when you feel like you have entered some kind of a dream state or trance state of mind, where you feel like your mind has lost control, but you still have a sense of your surroundings.

It can feel like you’re floating around in space. I personally really like this feeling, as I feel like I am getting really calm and the calmness stays with me for the next few days. I only get this symptom when I am meditating deeply. Theta Brainwaves are slow moving and moves in a kind of relaxed flow.

What are the benefits of Theta Brainwaves?

Improving Self-Awareness

Has the ability to unleash suppressed emotions

Creates a sense of belonging to the universe

Delta (0.5 to 4 Hz) Healing / Deep Dreamless Sleep / Relaxation

The Delta Brainwaves, are the slowest brainwave frequency out of all the 5 brainwave frequencies. They are being generated in very deep meditation and dreamless sleep. Delta waves detaches you from your awareness and is the gateway to your unconscious mind and to the collective unconscious mind.

There Is a lot of benefits associated with Delta Brainwave activity. That includes enhanced emotional and physical healing, reduction of cortisol and production of anti-ageing hormones and melatonin, which is crucial for a deep sleep.

The production of Delta Brainwaves is much more active in newborns and infant, even when they are awake, but it seems to decline over the years, which is why sleep is so important when you’re young, as it may benefit you for the rest of your life. Many scientists consider Delta Brainwaves to be the most beneficial of all brainwave frequencies!

What are the benefits of Delta Brainwaves?

Stress reduction – Lowering of Cortisol

Emotional & Physical healing

Deeper empathy for other people

Stronger immune system

Harmonious and tranquil state of mind

Gamma (38 – 40Hz+) Insight / Processing of Information / Expanded Consciousness

Not much is known about the Gamma Brainwaves yet. The Gamma Brainwaves are moving incredibly fast and rapid, is related to processing of information from different parts of the brain and could potentially be linked to multitasking. It is also considered to expand consciousness and one’s spirituality.

What are the benefits of Gamma Brainwaves?

Expanded consciousness

Higher level of compassion

More energy

Functions as an Anti-Depressant

Alpha (8 to 13 Hz) Emotional Stability / Relaxed Body & Mind / Positive State of Mind

Finally, The Alpha Brainwaves. Alpha Brainwaves is occurring during quietly flowing thoughts and can also occur in some meditative states. When Alpha brainwaves are active, you are in the present, right here right now.

Alpha brainwaves create a very characteristic and calm creative flow kind of state. It might be present throughout your normal waking consciousness, but it’s often referred to as the bridge between waking and sleeping. The activity of alpha waves is typically very high in entrepreneurs, creative people and artists, who are often able to problem-solve and think out of the box. The Alpha frequency has a long history of being used by doctors, psychiatrists, clinicians etc. for personal development applications such as: visualization, goal setting, emotional stability, cortisol reduction, increased serotonin production, enhanced memory, and flow states in sports and other creative and active activities.

Unfortunately, because of our stressful and very demanding and time-consuming lifestyle today in the modern world, a lot of us are “Alpha Challenged”, which is why we most of us needs more Alpha waves. Research has also shown that sports professionals are producing a higher amount of Alpha brainwaves just before they make a successful move or strategy and a corresponding higher amount of Beta when they fail.

What are the benefits of Alpha Brainwaves?

Emotional Stability

Peace of Mind

Able to handle difficult situations with a calm mind

Relaxed

Positive State of Mind

Goal oriented

Easy to go into a flow state

Cortisol Reduction

Serotonin Increasement

What is an Alpha Male?

First of all, it’s super important to know that the term “Alpha Male” is heavily abused. A lot people today call themselves Alpha Males, even though they are far from being an actual Alpha Male. People call themselves Alpha Males only for nurturing their ego and for making themselves feel better, even though deep inside they know they have a craving for being just like an Alpha Male. It is important to know that ALL males can be Alpha Males, some are born Alpha, others are not, but it’s a trait that you can cultivate, some people who are not born with being an Alpha Male, happen to cultivate it unconsciously.

When we take a look at the animal world today, it’s easy to spot the alpha males. Let’s say we have a group of Gorillas, if you study the behavior of that group of gorillas, you can easily spot the alpha male. The alpha male is the leader of the group, he is the strongest and most persistent of all the gorillas. The alpha male has a larger amount of testosterone and a more aggressive behavior, which is crucial for an alpha male to survive.

The alpha male, are the first to pick the female(s) in the group, and sometimes the alpha males have access to all the females in the group. The Alpha Male is good at providing food and protecting, he is also always getting the first dibs on food, and first dibs on sex and sexual partners. If you also wish to be able to make women around you as comfortable as The Alpha Male does it, take a look at my other guide here on How to Make Any Woman Around You Comfortable

A very exhausting job for the alpha male is to keep defending his position to be the alpha in the group. He may need to physically dominate and sometimes even kill potential rivals in order to secure his highest alpha position in the group. In the animal kingdom, the alpha male position in the animal kingdom, is purely ranked by one’s ability to fight and one’s physical violence.

In the modern society, the traits of an alpha male are subtler than those you see in the animal kingdom.

I believe you’re here because you want to figure out the traits of an alpha male in social circumstances, and how to be more confident in your own skin and don’t give a fuck, right?

So, let’s get straight to it, here is a list of 40 Characteristics of An Alpha Male:

Dignity – The alpha male is taking pride in himself and is proud of everything he does. Self-Esteem – The alpha male has unlimited amounts of self-esteem, don’t confuse this with arrogance. Loyalty – The modern day alpha male is loyal to other people and especially his wife, he also expects loyalty from other persons. No time for lies and shadiness. Compassion – Concerned for other people’s hurting, he is really compassionate about other people. Respect – Even though The Alpha Male might not always agree with another person, he is always accepting the other persons point of view and accepting and valuing him as another human being. Motivation – The modern day alpha male has a lot of motivation! He has a flame that burns deep inside of him, and he is always ready to move forward. Passion – The modern day alpha male is passionate about something, it might be about work, family, helping other people, but there is something inside of him that makes him get up in the morning, that makes him so excited, something to work on! He has a life purpose! Honesty – The Alpha Male is very honest, whenever the alpha speaks, people take his words as facts. Courage – The ability to do something that scares you is a super crucial trait for the alpha male – Because the Alpha Male knows that if we just stay comfortable all the time, we are never going to grow or progress neither experience the beautiful joy in life. Easy choices, Hard life – Hard choices, Easy life. Confidence – The Alpha Male is in possession of a lot of confidence, which is crucial to be the leader type of guy. He is not afraid to show his confidence through action and thoughts! Persistent – The Alpha Male is persistent, he knows that in order for him to reap the true benefits of his efforts, he has to stay persistent, no matter how long he has to wait and no matter how tempting it is to quit. Physical Shape – The Alpha Male is in a peak shape and are definitely aesthetically pleasing to the opposite sex. Competitive – Alpha Males are all about being the winner, and they will do everything it takes to be a winner, that is deeply ingrained in their mind, body and soul, they will never quit, the only option of quitting they have is to die. Competition is their driving force in life and is what navigates them through life. Focused on giving – The Alpha Male is focused on giving value to other people, and not expecting to receive approval or other compliments from people. He is at the top, so he knows he also has to help out people, since he is in this valuable position. If he never focused on giving, he would be a bad leader. Action Minded – The Alpha Male is all about taking action and taking initiative to do what’s important in his life. When people are always analyzing and pondering about if they should do this or that, the alpha male has already started taking action. Secret of Collaboration – He knows how valuable and how important it is to be collaborating with other people on an issue. This is a secret to success in life. Many people think they can achieve success all by themselves, that is just impossible. You can’t obtain success all by yourself, you need other people to help you out with different things. A smart leader will always engage in a collaboration about fixing a problem. A collective ego is gold, if you want to obtain riches and success. Storyteller – The Alpha Male is known to be a good storyteller, and always have some crazy stories to tell. The Alpha Male has been through some wild stuff, and have had tons of experiences, because he is always living in the moment. He Knows Who He Is – Another alpha male trait is that the alpha male always knows who he is, he knows who he is deep in his heart, and this creates a permanent comfort in his own skin and is sort of a guidance system for him. He knows that he need to push further every single day to align himself with his value and identity. Helps Other People – A crucial alpha male characteristic is that he is extremely generous. He loves to help out other people and wants other people to succeed in life as well, as long as they aren’t trying to drag him down. Emotionally Controlled – A very valuable characteristic about the alpha male is that he is so emotionally controlled. He is so in charge of what he feels, that you’ll rarely see an Alpha Male being sad, lazy or depressed, because he knows he has the power of his own emotions and he is striving every single day to align himself with his values. If you think of it in terms of brainwave frequencies, it makes really good sense. If you take beta brain waves, which is very fast moving and kind of hyperactive and then take Theta waves who are very slow and has a relaxing movement, the alpha is just in between these two, this is why the alpha male is so emotionally stable and confident. Eye Contact – The eye contact from an Alpha Male is very powerful and intense. He is not afraid of maintaining the eye contact to show his dominance. The eye contact from an Alpha Male can also be very liberating and calming. Not Afraid of New Things – The Alpha Male is not afraid of learning new things. The Alpha Male can never fail, only learn. Clarity of Mind – Another Characteristic of The Alpha Male is Clarity of Mind. The Alpha Male has a crystal-clear mind, with a sense of what direction he will go and he always know where he is heading. Knows How to Treat Women – The Alpha Male knows how to treat a woman. He makes them feel loved, secure and respected. Also, if you want to treat women, you gotta look good. Quiet – The Alpha Male often keeps quiet, he only speaks up when he has something important to say. “The loudest one in the room, is often the weakest…”. Open-Minded – An important Alpha Male Characteristic is that he is very open-minded, open to new ideas, perspectives and circumstances. This is crucial for surviving in the modern world, because the world is moving so fast. Adaptability – Darwin said that it’s not the strongest or the most intelligent who survives in our world, it’s the one who is most adaptable to change. I would say this is very true for the modern day alpha man. In the animal kingdom it’s another story. Provides for himself – An Alpha Male knows how to provide for himself and is not attached to any kinds of freebies or help from the government etc. He can provide for himself and his family. He is always in control of whatever he is doing, and he knows that he is always responsible for whatever he is doing. Self-Aware – The Alpha Male has a lot of Self-Awareness and knows himself into his deepest core. Mental Toughness – Another Character trait of The Alpha Male is that he is extremely mental tough. He knows that he is capable of doing what other people think is impossible or insane. He works like a machine on his goals, so much that people think he is crazy. People don’t understand how an alpha male can be so dedicated and work so hard. A cool example of a real mental tough guy is David Goggins. This guy ran a 100-mile race, with broken bones and peeing blood. He is one of my biggest “idols”, not that I want to be like him, but he is really an inspiration for me, he lits the fire inside of me, and I am sure he will lit yours too! Another Character trait of The Alpha Male is that he is extremely mental tough. He knows that he is capable of doing what other people think is impossible or insane. He works like a machine on his goals, so much that people think he is crazy. People don’t understand how an alpha male can be so dedicated and work so hard. A cool example of a real mental tough guy is David Goggins. This guy ran a 100-mile race, with broken bones and peeing blood. He is one of my biggest “idols”, not that I want to be like him, but he is really an inspiration for me, he lits the fire inside of me, and I am sure he will lit yours too! Watch this incredible interview with David Goggins and Tom Bilyeu in Impact Theory, right here. This interview has been one of the biggest inspirations of my life, and I can’t recommend it enough!

Take Chances – Alpha Males are not afraid of taking chances. They know that if you never take any chances in life, you will never grow or learn anything new. You have to take risks, and alpha men take a lot of them. Calm – Another important Alpha Male characteristic is that they are always calm, even in the most stressed out situations, they always have a sense of calmness, not that they are completely relaxed in scary situations of course, but they are not freaking out, they are keeping their head cold to maintain the overview over the situation. Unique – Alpha Males are not afraid of standing out of the crowd, being unique, being weird and being themselves. I believe this is also what is so incredibly attractive for women. They want a guy who is special, unique and weird. An Alpha Male is on the top of the hierarchy because he is not doing what everybody else is doing, he is following his heart and the fire inside of him, most people don’t. Most people just do whatever society tells them to do. Saying No – Alpha Males know when to say no and are not at all afraid of saying no or leaving something that doesn’t benefit them. Don’t like Authority – Alpha Males don’t like authority, they don’t want people to tell them what to do, think or say. They want to have 100% control over their own lives, which can be a challenge in todays society. Disciplined – Alpha Males are extremely disciplined; many people rely on him and being indiscipline will destroy his Alpha identity. Optimistic – The Alpha Male is generally very optimistic about everything and what the future holds. This is a very important characteristic, since it’s a foundation of all his courage and persistence. Without optimism he has nothing. Listener – Another cool Alpha Male trait is that he is a good listener – This one is huge I think. Being a good listener, determines so much. If you’re bad at listening to people, you will be a bad conversationalist and people won’t talk to you or appreciate you. If you give people value, in terms of your time, by listening to them and giving articulated and well formulated answers you will go far in life. I suggest reading some of Dale Carnegies books if you’re interested in being a better conversationalist. Never Satisfied – The Alpha Male is never satisfied, he always wants more and he is willing to fight with everything he got to keep on going! He will probably never have a sense of static satisfaction like beta does, because his satisfaction is in always chasing the new goal or achievement. The Alpha Male is Not Trying to Be Alpha! – This one is just HUGE and almost the most important characteristic of all these alpha male characteristics. If you try to act like an alpha male, you have already lost the entire game. The Alpha Male is not trying to impress people, only to impress himself internally, which reflects externally, which makes people adore him. If you want to be a true alpha male, I suggest you try to do your best to tap into your own uniqueness, weirdness and heart. The more you want to flee from your current persona, the more difficult it is to be Alpha Male, you have to accept who you are today, and slowly build your way up. It’s all about crossing limits and doing uncomfortable things, every single day.

I hope you enjoyed this article about what it means to be an alpha, the characteristics of an alpha and what you should be aware of!

I wish you all the best in the attempt to becoming the best version of yourself, and I am sure you will make it, just keep taking steps every single day, and be OBSESSED with it. Focus on nothing else than improving yourself and your circumstances, this has to be your life, and you have to work on it all your waking hours if you want to see real improvements!

Remember, there is no shortcuts in life, it’s about HARD work. That’s just a law of nature, just as the law of gravity is existing.

What you put in, you get out.

So, get started, I am with you all the way!

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