Introverted Alpha | Is it possible?

Entropy-7 · 2017-08-05T06:39:59+00:00

In terms of MBTI, most TRP thinkers tend to clock in as INTJ. Personally, I am INTP but through training and engaging in activities against type (military, debating, public speaking, fronting a rock band, courtroom advocacy, teaching) I can pretty much behave however I need to given a particular social situation. In fact, no one in that last 25 years would think I was an introvert after an initial meeting. The key is energy management.

Extroverts build energy by being around people and being social while burning energy during alone time or when they need to be contemplative. Introverts are the opposite: they charge their batteries with alone time and drain them in active social settings.

To go full-bore ESFJ I would last about an hour, but I can at least extrovert for 4 to 8 hours at a time.

#1: Train and engage in activities "against type" to develop the skills that allow you to choose how to approach a situation.

#2: Manage your energy flow. If you know you will have to extrovert, build up your reserves before entering that social situation and have an exit plan to leave before you burn out.

Depending on your other skills and hobbies, and the forum in question, social media can work for an introvert because you have the time to think about what you are going to say before typing it out. I'm personally not big on social media but I have almost exclusively used online dating (not Tinder) and things have worked out fairly well because I can leverage my writing ability. Online dating is, by its nature, interacting with people outside of your (and their) social group so hierarchies are largely irrelevant (although various DHVs and indicators of pre-selection certainly help).

#3: Invest the time in social media or online dating in a forum that leverages your skills and thoughtful nature.

From the Sidebar:

Alpha – Socially dominant. Somebody who displays high value, >or traits that are sexually attractive to women. Alpha can refer >to a man who exhibits alpha behaviors (more alpha tendencies >than beta), but usually used to describe individual behaviors >themselves.

TRP is about sexual strategy and alpha males are successful with women. However, "socially dominant" also implies your status among the men of your peer group.

It breaks down like this:

Alpha males are lovers of women and leaders of men.

(High) Beta males can lead or command the respect of men as technocrats, professionals or captains of industry, but their success with women is based on that standing and their ability as a provider.

Omega males impress neither men nor women.

However, the Sigma Male is defined by success with women while standing outside of the hierarchy of men among men. As an introvert, aiming for that cuts your psychic workload in half.

Some other takes on the Sigma male are here, here, and here.

Having said that, a lot of MGTOWs and Omegas flatter themselves in self-delusion posing as sigma males who just can't be bothered with women. Don't be those guys.

#4 - Pursue a strategy of being a sigma male rather than an alpha male.

Getting back to the original question of whether there is such thing as an introverted alpha male, the answer is yes, but they are rare. They have to possess and natural charisma that draws people to them and will be known as the "strong, silent type".

TL;DR

#1: Train and engage in activities "against type" to develop the skills that allow you to choose how to approach a situation.

#2: Manage your energy flow. If you know you will have to extrovert, build up your reserves before entering that social situation and have an exit plan to leave before you burn out.

#3: Invest the time in social media or online dating in a forum that leverages your skills and thoughtful nature.

#4 - Pursue a strategy of being a sigma male rather than an alpha male.

TheDreadnought1 · 2017-08-05T00:42:59+00:00

Some people define it as the sigma male, somewhat of an introverted alpha, that still has the masculinity, strength and confidence, but doesn't feel the need and doesn't like to be all that sociable, even though the could if he wanted to

just_averagejoe · 2017-08-05T00:53:55+00:00

To me, alpha means having confidence in who you are and everything that you done. If you are an introvert, many TRP concepts will have you questioning whether your actions are "right" or "wrong". Never allow this to happen. If you desire to be more social, simply plant that seed and watch it grow. Make your own rules in life.

Personally I am on the extreme end of being an introvert, to the point where all social interaction that does not give me immediate gratification or profound knowledge is an utter waste of time. But whenever it is required I excel at it far better than most people my age.

Just realize that not craving social interaction will just accelerate your growth even more, know that you are a special snowflake.

redpill_disciple · 2017-08-05T00:23:56+00:00

I'm an introvert myself. I love hanging out with people, going out to bars, talking to women etc...but being social takes a lot of energy out of me. I value my time alone where I can read, meditate, and enjoy my overall solitude.

Don't beat yourself up about being introverted. I recommend you read the book "Quiet". That book really changed the way I see my personality type.

Docbear64 · 2017-08-05T03:11:02+00:00

Sigmas and omegas are different from what Iv'e read and known about people . I think an introverted alpha is a sigma . It's supposed to be somebody who is attractive and strong without the need of a social circle to support themselves . The example I remember reading about were like medical students. They study so much it's hard to be a social butterfly but no one would doubt a medical student who graduates and gets a job is extremely valuable and attractive whether he has a social circle or not .

Chief_Leji · 2017-08-05T00:23:31+00:00

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Title	Introverted Alpha \| Is it possible?
Author	Chief_Leji
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Date	August 5, 2017 12:02 AM UTC (8 years ago)
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