When you mix extrovert, OCD, confidence, and passion...you're going to get my opinion, like it or not, lol. Because of that combination, I'm often viewed as arrogant. I certainly don't mean to be.
You left out the most important part Brad.
You didn't mention that tiny little chink in your armour of self esteem that demands you back yourself into a corner and defend your position to the death.
It doesn't ALWAYS have to be a bloodbath. How many times have I told you to state your opinion, state that it IS your opinion and move on???
When the wolfpack sees you backed into a corner they WILL do what wolves do and pile on from every angle. The more you fight them off, the more the smell of blood gets in the air and it draws even the cowardly wolves out of their nooks and crannies. In your rush to reload your weapon to defend yourself, you throw bullets everywhere for your adversaries to pick up and shoot back at you!
I know that eventually you will learn when to just shut down your computer and go for a walk.....................................but it sure as hell hasn't happened yet!!!
I say this in the most loving "Uncle Mike" way that I can.
Damn Boy!..........Learn when to shut up!
Mike