THE ETHICS
OF TRUST
I WANT TO BE WORTHY OF YOUR TRUST
Guys, the next cluster is extremely important.
Not only because of what it means for the romantic relationship between the Alpha and me.
It also reflects my integrity.
This matters, boys.
I bear responsibility.
You trust me.
And I want to be worthy of such a high level of trust.
THIS CAN BECOME A CULT
If I do not integrate this cluster,
this can very quickly turn into a cult—
one where you are subordinate to me
and I dictate who is worthy
and who must prove himself worthy.
Not as a strong man.
As a slave.
That is not right.
THE ALPHA IS THE ALPHA
This cluster must preserve my respect for the Alpha.
The beliefs I build into it must make it clear
that the Alpha is the Alpha.
And there are other men.
Every one of them stands tall
because I respect the Alpha.
I DO NOT DISTRIBUTE HUMAN WORTH
It cannot be me standing there and saying:
“You’re a loser. Get out.
And you—come closer.”
That demeans the Alpha,
as though he were not worthy.
But he is.
WE STAND AS EQUALS
We all stand as equals.
I respect you as equals.
We talk to one another.
We communicate.
And we make decisions together.
I ask for your advice.
I ask for your help.
And I rely on your judgment and experience.
You are the ones I lean on.
THIS IS COBRA
A family where we stand by one another through anything.
Not a cult, guys.
This is critically important.
