How do you define success? The answer given by a 15 year-old and a 50 year-old tend to be very different. For the former, typical answers range between "being rich" to "being famous". The latter would probably listen in disdain, thinking, "those are so shallow; if only they knew." On the surface, we all understand that different segments of people have to cater to different needs. But let's take it step further than that: Why exactly? If you can answer this question easily, then this post is not for you. If not, let me enlighten you on the matter.

The Sheep in Wolf's Clothing

So why exactly does a boy want to be rich or famous? Because you'll basically end up bathing in a hot tub of attention that forever won't seem to get cold. Being rich & famous is the ultimate social proof; they give you the idealistic image of external respect that doesn't require any maintenance. You can effortlessly let the masses feed your ego. Notice how it's a reflex for kids to try and grab the spotlight at any given opportunity. Seems familiar, right? The need for validation they so unconsciously crave stems from their lack to recognize their own strength. A certain perceived SMV can high, but without the social image, what are they?

Take a real life example: it's a lot more common for a Health Science student to drop their program in a casual conversation than for a Social Science student:

"What's program are you in? Oh, Liberal Arts? Nice, I'm in Honours Health Science. Yeah, it's a hassle but it's bearable."

Their underlying drive to do so? To send the following message: "We are the better students." Sheep disguised as a wolf naturally have insecurities reeking in many of their conversations, but at the age of 15, it's fine to do so. Hopefully, they'll know better.

In your twenties and onward, though, it becomes increasingly not fine. In fact, a 50 years-old can still be a petty little boy.

The Alpha Wolf

True growth starts when the boy recognizes that his own abilities can outclass social pressures. The wolf does know better. The confidence in his abilities are driven not from the outside, but from within. He doesn't need validation from others because he is past the stage of seeking attention. He doesn't need to question his actions because they are a by-product of who he is. And he doesn't need to re-affirm his qualities to himself, they just are there. A happy man doesn't need to repeat it for himself; he just is. Men of power, men who have been the biggest subjects of conversation in history all live by this mindset. He who is a man, he who is a wolf on the inside, will succeed.

A perfect cultural reference is the following: "Take off your suit, what are you?" "Genius, billionaire, playboy, philanthropist." Underlying message? He can build himself from scratch. Being who he is, and not relying upon his assets, is his ultimate reliable tool of success.

Takeaway

Don't fall into the trap believing that TRP is your suit of armor. It's not because you're red-pill aware that you should boast about being better than blue-pilled people. It's not because you're acting alpha that you are an alpha. The source of your power doesn't come from your n count or how agreeable you are to others. It comes from YOU. Everything that happens in life should be a by-product of who you are. You can be 15 and serve your purpose with confidence or 50 and still crave the recognition of others to make yourself feel meaningful; on making yourself, despite my beginning example, age is truly just a number. The focus is on YOU; everything else is background noise.

By being the the wolf, you will have a frame of steel. The sheep in disguise only have a frame of appeal.