Alpha Traits – The Traits That Made Them Great

Story telling is an alpha trait that goes back to our earliest ancestors. Men who have perfected story telling have passed their legacies on for generations. Great orators bring information to the masses. To listen to Henry Rollins speak is to witness true story telling excellence. Henry Rollins, former front man of Black Flag and Rollins Band is one of the greatest American story tellers of all time. In the early 1980s, when Black Flag was touring the states in their broken down van, nobody imagined that their scrawny, somewhat introverted, front man would become such a master story-teller. Henry Rollins’ eternal quest to push himself to personal and professional limits has made him the man he is today. In addition to his highly popular spoken word tours, he travels internationally, writes, acts and is constantly pushing himself to greatness.

 

Henry Rollins: American Story Teller

Henry Rollins is one of the great orators of this or any generation. His ability to tell a story has captured attention all over the world. Henry’s intense energy infects his audiences. Henry Rollins is impossible to ignore. His story telling abilities are engaging to the point of hypnotism. His intensely honest way of speaking is admired by fans and critics alike. He can weave tales of his adventures abroad as if one had accompanied him on the journeys. He tours frequently and often sells out his spoken-word shows. From the minute Rollins opens his mouth, his audience becomes captivated. One can only imagine that this amazing ability to tell a story comes natural to Rollins. His early life as an only child of a single mother would suggest otherwise. It has been years of steady practice and diligence to become the great story teller that he is today.

Overcoming Adversity to Become a Great Orator

Henry Rollins was raised in the racially charged climate of 1960s and 70s Washington D.C. Raised by a single mother, Rollins was a difficult student, and he was often picked on by bullies. Rollins has written and spoken at length about his rage. It drives and fuels him to become better, learn more and travel abroad. Rollins was originally considered hyperactive, and he often spent a lot of time writing in his journal. From a very early age he understood that hard work was the key to success, or at least to a meal and a roof. Rollins worked hard as a teenager at a local ice cream shop, until he joined Black Flag. Rollins remains one of the hardest working professionals in Hollywood. When he isn’t speaking, he is writing. When he isn’t writing, he is on tour. He leads a Spartan lifestyle and works continuously to hone his craft.

Henry Rollins in Person

People are often surprised to meet Henry Rollins in person because he is not as tall as they had imagined. Even though he is only about 5-feet-9-inches tall, nobody doubts that Henry Rollins is the biggest man in the room. His physical presence is commanding. His energy is infectious. The intensity of his gaze only adds to his story telling ability. His ability to connect with a crowd in a matter of moments is unrivaled. One gets the feeling of great respect and admiration for such a magnetic speaker.

Anybody who has ever seen Henry Rollins speak knows he is an advocate for human rights. He devotes much of his time various causes. He is frequently campaigning for Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America. He has done countless USO tours in the Middle East for American troops. Henry Rollins is a constant advocate for equality and justice in America and around the world.

With drive, tenacity and focus, Henry Rollins has become a true American story teller. Although his ability to twist a yarn seems flawlessly natural, one can’t forget the years of hard work and focus that went into becoming such a great orator. His ability to captivate audiences has allowed him to share his important ideas and stories with audiences around the world.