I think it is important to understand. . .

that not too many people let alone men are willing to take a deep look at themselves, continually work a process of self discovery to find and illuminate one's character defects then look them squarely in the face and strive to eliminate them. Those kinds of people are typically found in the rooms of just about any 12 step program such as A.A.

For some reason, I am having a moment of self righteousness - a character defect!.