There are many things I have little control over, my temper, sadly, among them. And few do as much damage to both my business and personal life as does that one.
Not sure. I think I try to control myself but still end up occasionally going off on others I work with, both peers and direct reports. I'm 51 and don't expect to be able to change at this point.
I don't want to get into specifics but I have lost a job due to my temper; one the CEO said I was perfect for assuming I could control myself.
Changing long-term behaviors and habits is difficult, but not impossible. I've never met anyone who didn't have some personality issues they would be better off without, including me.
51 is not too old to change; in fact it may be easier to do so now than when you were 31. At least now you not only know what should be different, but as well the consequences of not having made the necessary changes.
Don't give up.
Thanks for sharing your story and good luck with the changes.
There are many things I have little control over, my temper, sadly, among them. And few do as much damage to both my business and personal life as does that one.
ReplyDeleteDon't have control and no longer try to or don't and do?
ReplyDeleteWould you be willing to share a specific problem your lack of temper control has caused you in business?
ReplyDeleteNot sure. I think I try to control myself but still end up occasionally going off on others I work with, both peers and direct reports. I'm 51 and don't expect to be able to change at this point.
ReplyDeleteI don't want to get into specifics but I have lost a job due to my temper; one the CEO said I was perfect for assuming I could control myself.
Changing long-term behaviors and habits is difficult, but not impossible. I've never met anyone who didn't have some personality issues they would be better off without, including me.
ReplyDelete51 is not too old to change; in fact it may be easier to do so now than when you were 31. At least now you not only know what should be different, but as well the consequences of not having made the necessary changes.
Don't give up.
Thanks for sharing your story and good luck with the changes.