Ignite your heroic traits now with THIS 🔥

Hey King, 🤴 👑 

Imagine having King Solomon's wisdom...

flowing through your mind during every decision...

The kind of clarity that built empires...

and made him the richest man in ancient history. 💰

The equivalent of a Trillionaire in today's money.

That's not fantasy...

That's your Alter Ego waiting to emerge.

Your Hidden Superpowers Are Already There

Here's what blows people's minds...

You don't need to BECOME someone else...

You need to ACTIVATE what's already inside. [1]

Think about it...

Clark Kent doesn't gain powers when he becomes Superman...

He stops SUPPRESSING them. 🦸‍♂️

Same with you.

Those heroic traits you admire in others?

Courage... Confidence... Charisma...

They're dormant volcanoes inside you...

Just waiting for the right trigger to erupt them. 🌋

The Intention That Changes Everything

Before Batman puts on the cape...

He sets his intention:

"Protect Gotham. Strike fear into criminals. Never kill."

Your Alter Ego needs the same clarity.

Herman calls these your "Superpowers and Traits"... [1]

The specific qualities your heroic self embodies.

The Courage Builder Protocol

Ready to ignite your inner fire?

Step 1: List Your Core Intentions

Complete this: "When I step into my Field of Play, I intend to be..."

• Confident like James Bond

• Wise like Marcus Aurelius

• Fearless like Army DELTA

• Strategic like Elon Musk

• Compassionate like Jesus

Pick 3-5 at most.

More than that... it dilutes your power. 💪

The sweet-spot is about 3.

Step 2: Narrate Your Transformation

Write in third person: "[Your name] embodies [trait] when he [specific action]."

Examples:

• "James embodies courage when he speaks up in meetings"

• "Michael embodies discipline when he hits the gym at 5 AM"

• "John embodies leadership when he mentors younger men"

Step 3: The Batman Visualization

Close your eyes...

See yourself in your Field of Play...

But this time, you're radiating your chosen traits...

Like Batman prepping in the Batcave...

Feel the shift in your posture...

Your breathing...

Your presence. 🦇

One executive client chose:

• Decisive like General Patton

• Calm like a Zen master

• Visionary like Steve Jobs

Now he runs board meetings like a battlefield commander...

With the serenity of a monk...

And the innovation of a tech titan.

RANGES & TESTS:

Character Strengths Assessment: 

• VIA Character Strengths Survey: Top 5 strengths = your natural superpowers [2]
 

• Emotional Intelligence Test (EQ-i 2.0): Elite performers score 115-130 [3][5][6][7]
 

• Grit Scale: Score above 4.0/5.0 for heroic perseverance [8][9][10]

*SPECIAL NOTE: As of this writing Early 2026... Artificial Intelligence (AI)... is the new hot girl at the bar. 💋💄

If you want to have a chance to live a healthy and meaningful life... GO ALL IN... on Emotional Intelligence. AND... Grit.  

Because this is... what makes YOU... uniquely HUMAN.

Onwards...

Confidence Metrics: 

• Self-Efficacy Scale: Heroes score 80-95/100 [4]

• Impostor Syndrome Test: Below 40 = authentic confidence [11][12]

• Executive Presence : Show these 8 abilities = commanding presence [13][14]

Remember...

Moses didn't become a different person to part the Red Sea...

He activated the leader God already placed inside him. 🌊

King David didn't transform to defeat Goliath...

He unleashed the warrior within.

Your traits aren't wishes...

They're your birthright.

Time to claim them.

To igniting your inner fire,

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Medical References: 

[1] Herman, T. (2019). The Alter Ego Effect: The power of secret identities to transform your life. Harper Business. ISBN (hardcover): 978-0062838636 https://alteregoeffect.com/book/ https://www.amazon.com/Alter-Ego-Effect-Identities-Transform/dp/0062838636/

[2] Peterson, C., & Seligman, M. E. (2004). Character strengths and virtues: A handbook and classification. Oxford University Press. https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2004-13277-000

[3] Bar-On, R. (2006). The Bar-On model of emotional-social intelligence (ESI). Psicothema, 18, 13-25. https://www.psicothema.com/pdf/3271.pdf

[4] Bandura, A. (1977). Self-efficacy: Toward a unifying theory of behavioral change. Psychological Review, 84(2), 191-215. https://doi.org/10.1037/0033-295X.84.2.191

[5] Bru-Luna LM, Martí-Vilar M, Merino-Soto C, Cervera-Santiago JL. Emotional Intelligence Measures: A Systematic Review. Healthcare (Basel). 2021 Dec 7;9(12):1696. https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare9121696. PMID: 34946422; PMCID: PMC8701889.

[6] Bar-On R. Bar-On Emotional Quotient Inventory (EQ-i): Technical Manual. Multi-Health System; Toronto, ON, Canada: 1997. https://www.amazon.com/-/he/Emotional-Quotient-Inventory-TECHNICAL-Intelligence/dp/B001I2UK3G

[7] Goleman D. Emotional Intelligence: Why it can Matter More than IQ. Bantam; New York, NY, USA: 2006. ISBN: 978-0553804911 https://www.amazon.com/Emotional-Intelligence-10th-Anniversary-Matter/dp/055380491X/

[8] Duckworth AL, Peterson C, Matthews MD, Kelly DR. Grit: perseverance and passion for long-term goals. J Pers Soc Psychol. 2007 Jun;92(6):1087-101. https://doi.org/10.1037/0022-3514.92.6.1087. PMID: 17547490.

[9] Duckworth AL, Quinn PD. Development and validation of the short grit scale (grit-s). J Pers Assess. 2009 Mar;91(2):166-74. https://doi.org/10.1080/00223890802634290. PMID: 19205937.

[10] Lam KKL, Zhou M. A Meta-analysis of the relationship between growth mindset and grit. Acta Psychol (Amst). 2025 May;255:104872. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actpsy.2025.104872. Epub 2025 Mar 13. PMID: 40086228.

[11] Walker DL, Saklofske DH. Development, Factor Structure, and Psychometric Validation of the Impostor Phenomenon Assessment: A Novel Assessment of Impostor Phenomenon. Assessment. 2023 Oct;30(7):2162-2183. https://doi.org/10.1177/10731911221141870. Epub 2023 Jan 2. PMID: 36591960; PMCID: PMC10478341.

[12] Raashed , L., Liaqat , A., Nasir, M., Tariq , M., & Omer , Z. (2023). A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study on the Prevalence of Impostor Phenomenon in Medical and Non-Medical Students of Lahore City. International Journal of Medical Students, 11, S80. https://ijms.info/IJMS/article/view/2470/3084/ https://doi.org/10.5195/ijms.2023.2332

[13] Schwartzberg, J. (2025, August). Projecting executive presence. Toastmaster. https://www.toastmasters.org/magazine/magazine-issues/2025/august/projecting-executive-presence/

[14] Bailey KD, Losty LS, Albert D, Rodenhausen N, De Santis JP. Leadership presence: A concept analysis. Nurs Forum. 2022 Nov;57(6):1069-1079. https://doi.org/10.1111/nuf.12784. Epub 2022 Aug 4. PMID: 35926805.