I'm a guy like most everyone else here, transitioning from the "AFC" to a man trying to make the most out of myself. In my time my inner game has improved dramatically, and I've discovered true inner game isn't at all what i thought it was. So below I list some of the once-unexpected things I face every day to becoming alpha.

1) It never ends. You can always keep finding issues to improve, which is why it is important to understand your accomplishments are not you.

2) It keeps getting harder. The more you believe in yourself, the more challenges you take on. The more others believe in you, the more challenges they will throw at you.

3) Some want you to fail. You will threaten others, even some really cool alphas you thought liked you. They do, until they percieve you as a threat. They may become even angry or violent. Yes, other threatened men are more apt to try and kick your ass. It's all part of the game.

4) You still fail. You're human, but you have to shrug it off.

5) Most of the attributes of an alpha can't be faked, which is why we respect those who possess them. It takes hard work, desire and a little luck to become a legitimate alpha. That is why success is hotter to a woman than money. Playing an instrument is sexy because it takes self-discipline. You get the idea: no shortcuts. The hard work is where the satisfaction comes from.

6) It's all up to you. No one is going to flirt with a girl for you. You have to ask for a promotion to get one. Sure, you may get some handouts, but you could get a lot more by being proactive. Animals at the bottom of the food chain take what food they're given. Animals at the top go after what they want to eat.

7) It's worth it. The satisfaction that you sincerely tried your best and are doing everything in your power to be the best you can be is all you need to keep going. Everything else just takes a back seat.

8) You can only change yourself. A few of my friends aren't as far along the path in inner game as I am, but I can't show them how to realize their potential until they get it. You will sit and watch others suffer and there is very little you can do about it a lot of times. It sucks but it's true.

9) This one is crazy. You may not care about seducing women as much as you did. I realized I used sex with women as a way to boost my self-esteem. But when I finally learned to be okay with myself my need for outside validation disappeared. Now I still pick up, but because I want to have a good conversation (let's see what she has to say), not need to get laid. And when you approach a woman without any ulterior motive everything just opens up.

That's all I've got. Feel free to add what you want.

Edit: added two more.