{"id":184203,"date":"2024-10-01T11:29:15","date_gmt":"2024-10-01T16:29:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/?p=184203"},"modified":"2025-12-28T08:05:09","modified_gmt":"2025-12-28T14:05:09","slug":"anthropomaximology-20-characteristics-of-high-agency-men","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/beta.artofmanliness.com\/character\/self-improvement\/anthropomaximology-20-characteristics-of-high-agency-men\/","title":{"rendered":"20 Characteristics of High-Agency Men"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Back when I lived in Mexico in my early 20s, I came across a document (its author unknown) entitled \u201cANTROPOM\u00c1XIMOLOGIA.\u201d<\/p>\n

It roughly translates to \u201cthe study of maximum human development.\u201d<\/p>\n

It\u2019s all about how to develop yourself to the utmost. It contains 20 attributes of individuals who make a difference in the world and do great things. In other words, the attributes that make for high-agency men.<\/p>\n

The attributes are simple and somewhat cliche, but there\u2019s something about how they\u2019re written in Spanish that really fires me up. I\u2019ve turned back to my copy of \u201cANTROPOM\u00c1XIMOLOGIA\u201d several times in the past two decades, and every time I read it, I feel ready and raring to take on the world.<\/p>\n

I translated ANTROPOM\u00c1XIMOLOGIA into English below. Even in English, it\u2019s stirring. Makes me want to be more of a self and exercise my agency; to act, instead of being acted upon<\/a>. I\u2019ve added the Spanish version beneath the English translation for those who want to read it in Spanish, too.<\/p>\n

ANTHROPOMAXIMOLOGY<\/h2>\n

Few people reach the full extent of their ability during the course of their lives.<\/p>\n

It has been shown that most people do not use more than 5% of their intellectual capacity.<\/p>\n

In recent years, many scientists have dedicated themselves to the study of human capacity. This has been termed “ANTHROPOMAXIMOLOGY”:<\/p>\n

ANTHROPO: HUMAN BEING<\/p>\n

MAXIM: MAXIMUM DEVELOPMENT<\/p>\n

OLOGY: STUDY OF<\/p>\n

We have all noticed that there are outstanding individuals in the world. What is it that makes the difference between them and the rest of us? This small group (0.5% – 1%) are those who move or impact others.<\/p>\n

All the great figures in history have been of this caliber.<\/p>\n

Although this possibility is not limited to those who have excelled, every person has the same potential; we all must, and indeed, have the grand opportunity to at least try to achieve the maximum development of our capacity.<\/p>\n

To evaluate and analyze our own development capacity, here are some characteristics of those who reach certain degrees of distinction. The knowledge, and above all, the application of these attributes in our own lives will help us to join this select group of achievers.<\/p>\n

Here are the attributes that make the difference, \u201cthe added value\u201d that distinguishes people who achieve success in their endeavors.<\/p>\n

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  1. They are never satisfied with their level of development; they always want to exceed what was previously done.<\/li>\n
  2. They avoid comfortable situations. They do things they may not like because they understand the importance of doing them.<\/li>\n
  3. They have pressing goals. They not only feel they SHOULD do something, but they are driven by their own will that they HAVE to do it.<\/li>\n
  4. They never blame others. They solve problems. Any task is a challenge to be overcome.<\/li>\n
  5. They like and encourage taking risks. However, they take these risks judiciously and in moderation\u2014never recklessly or without calculation. They evaluate and proceed with tact and without fear.<\/li>\n
  6. They have VISION; they can foresee in their minds the outcomes before embarking on the execution of the proposed plan.<\/li>\n
  7. They are not slaves to work. However, if they need to accomplish something, they will work 24 hours a day if necessary.<\/li>\n
  8. They handle pressures well. They recognize that no one is interested in whether they are nervous or pressured. They know that only they decide what to do with their lives. They need the tension of demand but trust in their decision-making capacity.<\/li>\n
  9. They are objective. They are not selfish. They let others receive recognition for an achievement when it is deserved.<\/li>\n
  10. They understand the nature of energy. They know that if they apply enough energetic force, they will be capable of moving anything.<\/li>\n
  11. They know the meaning of nurturing. They build and nurture others, always leaving things better than they found them.<\/li>\n
  12. They understand sociability. They enjoy others but do not depend on them, stepping away from friends and fun if there are more important or higher-priority tasks to handle.<\/li>\n
  13. They use and understand self-discipline. They do not let habits, desires, and faults control them because they have developed the ability to control themselves.<\/li>\n
  14. They have COURAGE. They are not reluctant because others do not dare to do something. They make decisions and do not hesitate.<\/li>\n
  15. They have confidence in themselves. They do not doubt or waver. Their confidence is nourished by action and deeds.<\/li>\n
  16. They understand the importance of living in the present. They do not live on the laurels of yesterday nor with the aspirations of tomorrow; they aim for the best in the present.<\/li>\n
  17. They do not worry about past mistakes and never base today’s decisions on yesterday’s errors. They expect and live for the success of the present.<\/li>\n
  18. They recognize that experiences come individually and not in groups. When they receive training, they apply the lessons to themselves and do not hide behind or dwell on the mistakes of others.<\/li>\n
  19. They are quick to forgive, forget, and move forward from where they are. They know how to forgive their own faults.<\/li>\n
  20. They understand the importance of empathy; they are capable of interpreting the feelings of others, developing this quality to the fullest.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    ANTROPOM\u00c1XIMOLOG\u00cdA (EN ESPA\u00d1OL)<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n

    Hay pocas personas que alcanzan la total extensi\u00f3n de su capacidad durante el transcurso de sus vidas.<\/p>\n

    Se ha demostrado que la mayor\u00eda de la gente no utiliza m\u00e1s all\u00e1 de un 5% de su capacidad intelectual.<\/p>\n

    En a\u00f1os recientes, muchos cient\u00edficos se han dedicado al estudio de la capacidad humana. Esto se ha denominado “ANTROPOM\u00c1XIMOLOG\u00cdA”:<\/p>\n

    ANTROPO: <\/strong>SER HUMANO<\/p>\n

    M\u00c1XIMO:<\/strong> DESARROLLO M\u00c1XIMO<\/p>\n

    LOG\u00cdA:<\/strong> ESTUDIO DE<\/p>\n

    Todos hemos notado que hay personas sobresalientes en el mundo. \u00bfQu\u00e9 es lo que hace la diferencia entre \u00e9stas y el resto de nosotros?<\/p>\n

    Este peque\u00f1o grupo (0.5% – 1%) son los que vibran o conmocionan a los dem\u00e1s.<\/p>\n

    Todos los grandes personajes de la historia han sido de este calibre.<\/p>\n

    Aunque esta posibilidad no est\u00e1 limitada a los que han sobresalido, cada persona tiene el mismo potencial. Todos debemos y, de hecho, tenemos la grandiosa oportunidad de por lo menos intentar lograr el desarrollo m\u00e1ximo de nuestra capacidad.<\/p>\n

    Para que podamos evaluar y analizar nuestra propia capacidad de desarrollo, aqu\u00ed se detallan algunas de las caracter\u00edsticas de aquellos que alcanzan ciertos grados de destaque.<\/p>\n

    El conocimiento y, sobre todo, la aplicaci\u00f3n de estos atributos en nuestras propias vidas nos ayudar\u00e1 a lograr integrarnos a este selecto grupo de triunfadores.<\/p>\n

    He aqu\u00ed los atributos que hacen la diferencia, \u201cel valor agregado\u201d que distingue a las personas que logran el \u00e9xito en sus emprendimientos:<\/p>\n

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    1. Nunca quedan satisfechos con su nivel de desarrollo; siempre quieren exceder lo realizado anteriormente.<\/li>\n
    2. Evitan las situaciones c\u00f3modas. Hacen las cosas aunque no les gusten porque saben de la importancia de su realizaci\u00f3n.<\/li>\n
    3. Tienen metas apremiantes. No s\u00f3lo sienten que DEBER\u00cdAN hacer algo, sino que los impulsa la voluntad de que TIENEN que hacerlo.<\/li>\n
    4. Nunca culpan a otros. Resuelven los problemas. Cualquier tarea es un desaf\u00edo que hay que superar.<\/li>\n
    5. Les gustan e incentivan los riesgos, pero toman estos riesgos con juicio y moderaci\u00f3n. Nunca toman riesgos con descuido y sin calcular. Eval\u00faan y proceden con tacto y sin temor.<\/li>\n
    6. Tienen VISI\u00d3N. Son capaces de prever en sus mentes los resultados antes de embarcarse en la ejecuci\u00f3n del plan propuesto.<\/li>\n
    7. No son esclavos del trabajo, sin embargo, si deben llevar a cabo algo, trabajar\u00e1n las 24 horas del d\u00eda si es necesario.<\/li>\n
    8. Se manejan bien con las presiones. Reconocen que a nadie le interesa si est\u00e1n nerviosos o presionados. Saben que s\u00f3lo ellos deciden qu\u00e9 hacer con sus vidas. Necesitan la tensi\u00f3n de la exigencia, pero conf\u00edan en su capacidad de decisi\u00f3n.<\/li>\n
    9. Son objetivos. No son ego\u00edstas. Dejan que otros reciban el reconocimiento de un atributo cuando se lo merecen.<\/li>\n
    10. Comprenden la naturaleza de la energ\u00eda. Saben que si aplican suficiente fuerza energ\u00e9tica ser\u00e1n capaces de mover cualquier cosa.<\/li>\n
    11. Saben el significado de nutrir. Edifican y nutren a otros, siempre dejan las cosas mejor de como las encontraron.<\/li>\n
    12. Entienden la sociabilidad. Disfrutan de los dem\u00e1s, pero no dependen de ellos. Se alejan de sus amigos y las diversiones si hay cosas m\u00e1s importantes o prioritarias que realizar.<\/li>\n
    13. Utilizan y entienden la autodisciplina. No dejan que los h\u00e1bitos, deseos y faltas los controlen, pues han desarrollado la capacidad de controlarse a s\u00ed mismos.<\/li>\n
    14. Tienen CORAJE. No son reacios porque los dem\u00e1s no se atreven a hacer algo. Toman decisiones y no vacilan.<\/li>\n
    15. Tienen confianza en s\u00ed mismos. No dudan ni titubean. Su confianza se nutre de acci\u00f3n y obras.<\/li>\n
    16. Entienden la importancia de vivir en el presente. No viven de los laureles del ayer ni con las aspiraciones del ma\u00f1ana; ellos apuntan a lo mejor en el presente.<\/li>\n
    17. No se preocupan por los errores pasados y nunca basan las decisiones de hoy en los errores de ayer. Esperan y viven por el \u00e9xito del presente.<\/li>\n
    18. Reconocen que las experiencias vienen individualmente y no por grupo. Cuando reciben alguna capacitaci\u00f3n, aplican las ense\u00f1anzas a s\u00ed mismos y no se escudan ni est\u00e1n pendientes de los errores de otros.<\/li>\n
    19. Son r\u00e1pidos para perdonar, olvidan y siguen adelante desde donde est\u00e1n. Saben c\u00f3mo perdonar sus propias fallas.<\/li>\n
    20. Comprenden la importancia de la empat\u00eda. Son capaces de interpretar los sentimientos de otras personas, desarrollando al m\u00e1ximo esta cualidad.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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