Recently, I read a post on /r/asktrp wanting to categorize every interaction this guy had in a night between alpha or beta. I know it's been established in TRP that Alphas and Betas aren't used to define a person in black and white, but merely are traits/tendencies used to bring clarity to the separation between a self-actualized man and a man that is not.

My hope for this post is that it shines a new light and perspective in regards to comparing the two. Furthermore, it reinforces the notion that even "betas" have alpha moments and "alphas" have beta moments. These moments are directly caused by an imbalance of SMV or a perceived imbalance of SMV.

Let's say you're a completely hopeless "beta" at a party or bar with some buddies; at this point you've conditioned yourself away from talking to women or putting any thought into them to save yourself from the rejection you've experienced in the past. As your having a good time just chilling with the boys you notice a heavyset 4 across the room making eyes at you. You are repulsed by the thought, chuckle internally, and continue your conversation without any hesitation. An hour later, she approaches you and tries to start a conversation. Well your a nice, hopeless "beta" so you humor her for a short while but after a few minutes politely say, "nice meeting you" and bounce.

What's this? You, a hopeless beta just demonstrated alpha tendencies without even being aware of it. You perceived that she was unattractive and that your SMV was much higher. Your inner natural "alpha" engages and Poof. There goes your anxiety. There goes the inability to talk freely and with opinion. There goes the vibe of a whiny, energy-leeching, schmuck.

Now, picture yourself as a confident alpha who is successful with beautiful women near every day of the week. You're chilling at the bar with the boys and in walks a celebrity Victoria's secret super model with all of her sexy friends and model guys with her. She heads straight to VIP with the whole crew and they drop 10k before the night is over. Later on, she see's you on the dance floor and gives you the IoI to come over and dance with her. You're feeling confident so you do. The dance is good and she wants another drink, so she invites you back to VIP. She proceeds to introduce you to her entire crew all in the top .01% aesthetically. Suddenly, your head is spinning. Even alpha you with all the previous success in the world, feels a little overwhelmed. Your separated from your buddies and your surrounded by new people with equal or better SMV You crack one bad joke and she loses her interest and starts flirting with other guys. Now you still manage to play it cool and get laid with one of her sexy friends, but do you think that you're game was as easy and naturally flowing like it would be from lower SMV women and their friends?

What's this? You, a successful alpha encounters his first noticeable struggle. You perceived she was possibly the most attractive woman you've ever gamed and that her SMV was comparable to your own.

To recap, the higher your value the less likely you are to emit beta tendencies. The lower your value the less likely you are to emit alpha tendencies. The reason these are important to realize and internalize is because of the one motivating truth that is gained:

The more you work on self-improvement, the better you perceive yourself, the more that alpha tendencies are emitted naturally and without thought

This is for anyone that is systematically approaching women with all of their newly acquired "surface-logic" they read on TRP. They are focused on the symptom and not the cause. Read, lift, pick up new hobbies, etc. DO THE THINGS YOU ALREADY KNOW YOU NEED TO DO. Make yourself do it.

TLDR; Do whatever it takes to continue raising your value. Everything else will fall into place NATURALLY