5 Ultimate Alpha Male Personalities
By Mark Belmont
“ALPHA MALE (noun): the most dominant, powerful or assertive man in a particular group.”
The mythical “Alpha Male” personality is something most men strive for. It’s the ultimate in dominance, power and sex appeal.
Only a few men achieve true “alpha male” status, though. Here’s a look at some of the most iconic:
#5 — Fernando Alonso
- Two-time Formula 1 World Champion
- Currently drives for Ferrari F1 team
- Speaks three languages (Spanish, English, Italian)
- Married to Spanish pop icon Raquel del Rosario
- Net worth in excess of $100 million
- Chiseled good looks; oozes sex appeal
#4 — Bear Grylls
- Host of popular TV show “Man vs. Wild”
- Former member of British SAS special forces; Karate black belt
- Successfully climbed Mount Everest at age 23
- Author of four books; has appeared on numerous TV talk shows
- Completed numerous adventure feats around the world; Guinness World record holder
- Bachelors degree from Univ of London; speaks 3 langauges
#3 — Arnold Schwarzenneger
- 7-time Mr. Olympia; 3-time Mr. Universe winner
- Has starred in 30+ blockbuster Hollywood films
- 2-time Golden Globe nominee; named “International Star of the Decade” in 1990’s
- Twice elected as Governor of California
- Successful businessman; become a millionaire before age 30 and before his acting career
- Has established numerous businesses, from brick-laying to real estate
- Net worth in excess of $400 million (est)
#2 — David Beckham
- Professional soccer / association football player from 1993-2013
- Captain of UK national football team for six years
- Won the Premier League title six times, the FA Cup twice, and the UEFA Champions League
- Winner of countless individual awards and accolades
- Married to pop sensation Victoria Beckham (Spice Girls)
- Incredible good looks; sponsored by numerous major brands
- Starred in two Hollywood films
- Estimated net worth in excess of $200 million
#1 — Sir Richard Branson
- Founder and CEO of the Virgin Group (music recording, telecommunications, airlines)
- Estimated net worth of US$4.6 billion, according to Forbes Magazine
- Has orchestrated countless successful business ventures, from airlines to F1 teams
- Aerospace advocate and space tourism pioneer, has been to space
- Holds several Guinness World Records, has made numerous more attempts
- Has appeared on numerous TV shows and in movies
- Launched numerous charitable causes and events
- Awarded honorary PhD in 1993; knighted in 2000
- Owns a large island in the Caribbean
Well, that’s quite the list, isn’t it?
Don’t stress, gentlemen, you can learn to be an Alpha (not a ‘Beta’!)… but you better get started, because being a true Alpha man doesn’t happen overnight!
Mark Belmont
Mark Belmont, BSc, is a cross between Giorgio Armani and David DeAngelo. He’s a style and fashion consultant with a passion for helping single men improve their dating and love life. Mark’s list of “Universally Attractive” fashion and grooming tips has turned thousands of average men into dapper, well-dressed James Bonds.