The greatest rewards are those that come from the greatest risks. Taking risks is a necessary part of striving for greatness, something that sigma males learn early on in life. Whether it’s in business, home life, or his personal journey, a sigma male accepts that he has to take risks in order to succeed.
Sigma males are able to take the kind of high-reward risks that most others would shy away from, because they are capable and confident in their abilities. Sigma males have an acute sense of self, and a highly analytical approach to life. The combination of self awareness and analytical thought means that sigma males think everything through before they take a risk.
Sigma males like to calculate all the possible outcomes of a risk, and are able to confidently select the approach that will be the most likely to produce a successful outcome.
Sigma males are good at taking risks and good at finding reward for doing so – but just what kind of risks are they actually taking? Let’s go through a list of the set of common risks that sigma males take in order to win at life.
Number 11: Sigma males risk being seen as an outsider
Being a lone wolf is part and parcel of living life as a sigma male. One of the defining characteristics of a sigma male is the fact that he goes through life on his own path. Sigma males spend a lot of time by themselves, and enjoy reflecting deeply on life and their purpose within life. As such, sigma males know themselves deeply, and are unafraid of following their true feelings. Rather than be held back by the fear of being judged by others, sigma males simply push on forward as they see fit, all at the risk of being seen as an outsider. In fact, while it is something most people live their lives trying to avoid, sigma males tend to have no problem at all being seen as outsiders.
Number 10: Sigma males risk investing in themselves
Sigma males understand that success and growth require hard work. Sigma males are not shy about working on themselves, and are happy to devote as much of their free energy as they can towards improving themselves. Whereas other people may seek external help or handouts, sigma males are not afraid to risk turning their attention inwardly and investing in themselves. Sigma males understand that like all risks, not each and every one will always be a guaranteed success. However, they still put the effort in and try to make savvy investments in whatever passion it is that they believe in.
Number 9: Sigma males risk quitting or dropping out to do something new
Sigma males understand that their only opportunity to influence the future lies in the present. Rather than blindly put one foot in front of the next, and walk into a future created by being passive rather than active, sigma males are not afraid to assess their current lives and ask themselves if they are headed on the path they truly want to.
If they are not satisfied with the current trajectory of their lives, sigma males have no problem taking the risk that comes with dropping out of or quitting their current path. They take the risk of pulling out knowing that it is the only way to reposition their life’s trajectory towards a future that they can be proud of.
Number 8: Sigma males risk being honest
One undeniable characteristic of a sigma male is his intense commitment to honesty. To lie is a sin, and with good reason. Withholding the truth only seeks to sow the seeds of what is, at best, miscommunication, and at worst, distrust. Sigma males are not afraid to risk being honest with others, and with themselves, regardless of the consequences they risk facing. They understand that it is better to be forthright with the truth than to live a life blanketed by lies and half truths. Living honestly may come with its risks, but in the end it benefits sigma males immensely. By living truthfully, they only say yes to things when they mean it, and they build up a reputation of honesty and trust with all of those around them.
Number 7: Sigma males risk making big changes to their personal circumstances
Despite being lone wolves, oftentimes sigma males find themselves fitting into the position of leader. This is not, however, because they seek out a position of power. Rather, this is a natural consequence of the fact that sigma males are not afraid to risk making big changes. Sigmas know that when something isn’t working to the best of its ability, it needs to change somehow. When it comes to family life, personal developments, or their professional careers, sigma males are willing to risk making big changes – something every strong leader needs to do for those around them.
Number 6: Sigma males risk starting over
Much in the same vein as how sigma males are unafraid of making big changes, so too are they unafraid of simply starting over. Sigma males do not care what others think of them, and they are not bound by pride in their decision making. If they come to the conclusion that something is not working, sigma males don’t feel as though they need to power forward in order to prove a point. Rather than continue on a less-than-perfect path for the sake of pride, sigma males would prefer to scrap their current plan and start from scratch, as long as it’s the most effective path for getting to where they eventually want to be.
Number 5: Sigma males risk being accountable
When sigma males take risks, they know what they are doing. They do not shy away from the risks they take, or try to avoid accountability in the inevitable instance that something will eventually not go to plan. Sigma males like to learn from their mistakes, and in order to do so, they must first own their mistakes. A sigma male will never be seen to shy away from answering for his own actions. They take risks, and take the risk of having their name attached to those risks. And when these risks do pay off, sigma males then find themselves getting the respect and recognition they deserve for taking such a risk under their own name. This is part of the reason why so many innovators, such as Steve Jobs, have risen to become iconic individuals for the risks they take.
Number 4: Sigma males risk defining success by their own standards
Success is an abstract concept. Especially for sigma males, who tend to have little interest in the judgements, norms, or expectations of wider society, defining success can be an unusual process. The funny thing about success is that it can only be achieved by deciding that it has been achieved.
Whether or not you are “successful” is something only you can decide for yourself. However, most people tend to base whether or not they consider themselves successful on broader notions of success that are laid out by society. Whether it is wealth, beauty, or love – many people take their personal idea of success as it’s handed to them by society. Sigma males, on the other hand, are not afraid to break out of this mould and create their own metrics for defining the boundaries of their wins and losses.
Number 3: Sigma males risk being their true selves
One thing true of a sigma male is his inability to conform. Whether they want to or not, sigma males cannot contort themselves to fit the wishes of other people, or wider society in general. They are not afraid to risk being themselves, even when everyone else would have them be someone different. Sigma males have a strong sense of identity that simply can’t be broken down, and live their lives unapologetically staying true to their most honest inner self.
Number 2: Sigma males risk being alone
While many people need the presence or affirmation of others in order to feel confident in their actions, sigma males are more than capable of mustering this confidence from deep within themselves. Sigma males do not need the approval or guidance of others in order to feel confident or at peace in life. Sigma males are happy to spend plenty of time by themselves, and, in fact, strive to do so. Loneliness is rarely a concern for these men, as they need the time alone in order to recharge and perform the reflection that they use to guide their actions and decisions. Being alone may in itself be a risk, but it is also through this alone time that sigma males develop the deep self awareness they need to take other risks throughout their lives.
Number 1: Sigma males risk testing their own limits
This is potentially the most important risk a man can learn to take in life. Too many people go throughout life never pushing themselves, and never testing the boundaries of their own capabilities. These people will never reach the level of growth and self actualisation that sigma males strive to manifest. Sigma males have an insatiable appetite for life, and never stop pushing themselves for better, and for more. Sigma males know that no matter how good they get at something, they can always get better, and will not stop until they are the best that they can be. Testing their own limits, and being unafraid of pushing their boundaries, is what allows sigma males to win in life – time and time again.
