We often carry the ghosts of our childhood into the boardrooms and bedrooms of our adult lives. Part I: The Anatomy of a Broken Adult I want you to meet Marcus. You have likely met him before, perhaps in your office, perhaps in your circle of acquaintances, or perhaps, painfully, you see him when you look in the mirror. At thirty-two years old, Marcus is a paradox. To the casual observer, he seems confident, perhaps even arrogant. But if you scratch the surface, you find a volatile, crumbling infrastructure. He is currently unemployed—a recurring theme in his life. He wasn't fired for a lack of skill; he is brilliant. He was fired for a lack of emotional regulation. When his manager offered constructive criticism, Marcus didn't hear advice; he heard an attack. He exploded, burning a bridge he needed to cross. His personal life is equally scorched. He treats his girlfriend not as a partner, but as a subordinate. He tr...