Authority haters

D made an interesting post today referring to his 'problem' with authority. I would have made all my comments there but didn't want to be accused of making a post in a comment spot.

I too have noticed (eons ago) that I have a difficulty with authority at times. I am not intentionally and persistently rebellious. I am more goal oriented and the faster and more efficiently I can accomplish the task the better I feel. As a result, if working with a group and they are not working efficiently I will try to get them to do things the way I see it. If not then lets agree on an efficient way of proceeding. Barring that I do my own thing and you can do your own thing.

I smile and nod to new ideas from above, beside, below but do my own thing if I think my way is better. If a suggestion is better than mine I will adopt it. It's all about efficiency and speed.

I realise that it is pride, but I don't need anyone to tell me what to do if I already know it and am already on it. I don't do well with obstructive interference.

God has been humbling me w.r.t. this issue. He serious when He start. I'm slowly moving in the right direction. At least now I keep my comments to myself and my frustration on the inside and try to work with others.

Sometimes bitter.

Periphery
Please don't ask how often I think I am right over others. That might embarass us both. baby steps OK?