A part of normal socialization in the West is the widespread demonization of our baser natures. This disconnection of man from nature creates a chasm between what we want to do and what we actually do, an analogy would be the ID, that knows 3 things, eat it, fuck it or kill it. These are the base instincts of humanity, and what we have constructed elaborate narratives to conceal. A man who is largely ruled by his super-ego (social conditioning) is made naturally uncomfortable with his deepest impulses, and becomes hypervigilant in his effort to conceal and control them.

The analogy of the Dark side and Light side is an interesting one, because out of all the problems a Beta man suffers, his major one a distinct lack of passion. This is reflected in the 8th commandment of Poon that reads:

XIII. Err on the side of too much boldness, rather than too little [1]

Boldness, is reflected in willingness to step beyond "Good behavior" (that behavior which is good for the group) towards "Bad Behavior" (that which is good for you), this signals that a man puts himself before the group, and a willingness to do so, shows among others, confidence. A man who deviates from "Good Boy" behavior, is showing that he is willing to accept consequences from the group in order to take from it what he desires, or alternatively that he holds so much power within the group that risk of consequences is non-existent for him. The Dark side represents those who are willing to let go of control in order to obtain that which they desire by any means, whereas the light side those who require control at all times.

Read the full essay here: http://wp.me/p78k8O-Oq