What do Leonardo da Vinci, Niccolo Machiavelli, and Steve Jobs, all have in common? Aside from being famous thought leaders whose ideas changed society forever, these three men are all prime examples of the sigma male. Sigma males are renowned for being the break aways and lone wolves of this world, why is it that this rare type of male is so often associated with genius? There are a number of factors that come together in the sigma type to produce such reliably high levels of intellect, and we will be getting to the bottom of the mystery behind the notorious intellect of the sigma male. Here are eight of the most crucial factors that go into producing the infamous razor sharp intellect of the sigma male.

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Natural intellectual thirst

One of the most trademark characteristics of the sigma male is an intellectual thirst that seemingly can not be quenched. The sigma male has a broad range of interests and loves nothing more than learning about something new. When something interests him, he will explore it fully before moving on to the next thing. No matter what the subject, the natural intellectual thirst of the sigma male results in him often possessing an encyclopaedic knowledge that spans across a wide variety of fields. This is far from restricted to academic learning, as the sigma male is often prone to a fascination with the people around him. Sigma males find a sense of fascination when it comes to learning about just about everything that surrounds them, and this is a major factor in what leads them to be such brain boxes.

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Perfectionism

The sigma male is by nature somewhat of a perfectionist. This arises from the fact that they are deeply in touch with themselves, with their skills, talents, and true abilities. They know their true intellectual potential and are not satisfied when they feel they are not living up to it. Wanting to do everything in life to the best of their ability leaves the sigma male unsatisfied if he hasn’t explored a topic fully. When a sigma male becomes interested in something, it’s common that he will devour any and all resources he can get his hands on. Possessing such a thorough ethic when it comes to learning is a big part of the reason for which the sigma male is renowned as an intellectual power house.

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True to himself

Sigma males can’t help but live by their own rules. They are deeply in touch with their own thoughts, feelings, and desires in life and little can be done to persuade them otherwise. Being so in touch with themselves means that sigmas are only likely to dedicate their intellectual energy to things that actually stimulate them. This genuine passion for their intellectual endeavours means that they are highly motivated when it comes to learning, and never slack off or do things just because they’ve been told to. The sheer integrity of their intellectual life is central to why sigma males are known as being unique and revolutionary thinkers.

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Curious

Sigma males not only possess an innate intellectual thirst but are also highly curious people. They seek opportunities to learn where others may see none, and often spot things that others don’t. Their unique perspective, driven by a natural curiosity, leads them to seek knowledge in directions that others may not consider pursuing. This curiosity lies behind the fact that so many of our most revered Innovators can be classed as quintessentially sigma males.

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Highly focused

Sigma males possess a uniquely strong ability to focus on a task at hand. Driven by their tendency towards perfectionism, they often possess an impressively strong work ethic. This focus and high sense of work ethic mean that the sigma male is able to process information on a much higher level than many of his peers. His strong ability to focus allows the sigma male to process complex information with ease and leads to a truly thorough understanding of the nuances of the world around him.

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Analytic thinker

One of the trademark traits of the sigma male is his highly analytical pattern of thought. Sigma males love nothing more than to think over a topic to its fullest, and feel unsatisfied leaving any intellectual stone unturned. In fact, it’s not uncommon for sigma males to struggle with a tendency towards overthinking, for this very reason. Unlike with other males, the sigma’s tendency to overthink a topic doesn’t arise from a place of insecurity or anxiety but is rather a natural consequence of his perfectionism and highly analytical way of thinking. Whereas for other men overthinking may hold him back from achieving true understanding of a subject, the sigma male uses his high focus to channel this into a tool for intellectual enlightenment.

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Confidence in his knowledge

As a consequence of possessing a high degree of self awareness and honesty with himself, the sigma male is uniquely confident in his knowledge and intellectual abilities. Not only does this mean he is unafraid of tackling complex intellectual subjects that may scare others off, it also means he is not shy about employing his knowledge. When the occasion arises for the sigma male to put his intellectual prowess into practice, he is confident in his abilities and more than willing and able to demonstrate his knowledge.

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Unconcerned with social expectations  

Perhaps the most noticeable trait of the sigma male is his lack of concern for the traditional social hierarchy that many of his peers are bound to. The sigma male walks his own path in life, both practically and intellectually. He is not held back by a fear of judgement from his peers, and this empowers him to explore ideas and possibilities that may never occur to those around him. Innovators like Leonardo da Vinci, Niccolo Machiavelli, and Steve Jobs would never have changed the world as they did if they allowed their ideas and intellectual might to be contained by the conventions and expectations of society.

It’s clear that the mind of a sigma male is made up of a truly complex series of mechanisms, but these all come together to produce some of the most intelligent and innovative thinkers our society has to offer.