Do You Need To Be a “Sigma Male”?

You have probably heard the terms alpha and beta applied to social standing. Alpha individuals are dominant and take charge, while beta individuals are weak and ineffectual.

Well, now there’s a new term on the block. Alpha males, move aside, and get ready for the sigma male!

‘’To sum it up, a Sigma Male is a man who thinks, lives, and dreams outside the box and breaks every stereotype known to us about men in general’’

 

Is There Any Scientific Basis for a Sigma Male?

 

Okay, there’s no scientific literature about sigma males because this did not come from science. This came from the pick-up artist community. The letter sigma is far down the alphabet from alpha and beta (which were mainly used as level designators). It’s like hearing that males are either a 1 (popular) or a 2 (unpopular), and declaring that you are a 23. Is that good? Bad?

But the term is just another “make it cooler” description of a loner. Perhaps we should look at loners in nature to determine their fate.

 

To be Sigma male Traits of a person should be:

 

1. He’s Known as the Lone Wolf
2. He’s Highly Self-Reliant
3. He’s the Adventurer
4. He’s an Introvert
5. He’s Comfortable in His Own Skin
6. He Influences Others
7. He Doesn’t Play by Anyone’s Rules but His Own
8. He Doesn’t Care What Other People Think of Him
9. He’s Emotionally Intelligent
10. He’s Highly Self-Motivated and Drive
Are Sigma Males Rare?

According to my perspective, sigma male is considered the rarest of the personality archetypes, but it’s actually impossible to know for sure. Because these archetypes haven’t been studied extensively, there’s no real data backing up the claim that they are rare. However, finding someone with all of the aforementioned sigma male traits probably is a rare occurrence because most human beings fail to meet at least one of the criteria listed.

How Can I Become a Sigma Man?

The truth is that most of us have a natural archetype. It’s our default setting. While we can cultivate the traits of a sigma man, it’s unlikely that we can just switch categories purely because we decide we like it. Personality doesn’t change, but behaviors can be altered.

Your default personality archetype is unlikely to change over your lifespan, but that doesn’t mean you can’t nurture the behaviors of any archetype you admire. 

 

Sigma vs Alpha Male: Key Differences –

The sigma male and alpha male share many similar traits, but there are key differences.

  • The alpha male seeks leadership roles. The sigma male doesn’t but is comfortable with leadership if he finds himself in that position.
  • The alpha male is extroverted and loves being the center of attention. The sigma male is an introvert who socializes easily but doesn’t look or long for the spotlight.
  • The alpha male tends to dominate conversations while the sigma male is a great listener.
  • The alpha male can, at times, become aggressive. The sigma male, on the other hand, is assertive but never aggressive.

Conclusion

I hope this article has provided some insight into the rarest and coolest personality type and how to spot it in a person, namely Sigma.