If you’ve ever had a micromanager who HAS some form of authority over you — coach, teacher, parent, supervisor — it was probably a pain in the ass, an experience you’re glad is over.

When it comes to you and your own life though, being a control freak is a good thing. You should take it as a compliment when accused of such. The more control you take, the more you have, and the more you dictate your own destiny. Which is the most any of us can ask for.