Let ' s shoot the truth out , we ' re just lazy both of us XD <| sep |> The 8020 rule is what society will drift towards homeostasis . If there are excess Alphas in society 20 %, they have pressure on them to move , fight for resources or become beta . Being born into a society with 30 % Alpha doesn ' t automatically make the lower 10 % Beta . It just means they have to actually compete . Their situation would insinuate them being beta , Being born into a situation will never make you beta . Accepting that situation and not changing it will . If you have confidence , ambition , resourcefulness , strength , willingness to take risks , ect . you will be Alpha . Its when you compromise your ambition , willingness to take risks , resourcefulness , ect . that you drift towards beta . The Vikings found a way out go overseas and seek opportunity .