Rollo-
As in many things in life, the alpha-beta characteristics are a continuum. I display some alpha traits and some beta traits. When confronting a "more" alpha dude, I display more beta behavior than I would when confronting a lesser (more beta) guy. Being a loner, I generally avoid trying to be the leader of the pack, but I also seldom look to someone else to lead me along - the exception being if I'm looking to benefit from some expertise.
I wouldn't want to meet a 100% alpha, anyway, would you?
As in many things in life, the alpha-beta characteristics are a continuum. I display some alpha traits and some beta traits. When confronting a "more" alpha dude, I display more beta behavior than I would when confronting a lesser (more beta) guy. Being a loner, I generally avoid trying to be the leader of the pack, but I also seldom look to someone else to lead me along - the exception being if I'm looking to benefit from some expertise.
I wouldn't want to meet a 100% alpha, anyway, would you?