Glad to see this article focus on more than distractibility. In my mid twenties I struggled with managing impulsive behavior. I would regularly say inappropriate things in meetings, unable to understand why I said what I said.

After a lot of work in therapy and many different types and dosages of medications, I'm in a better spot. I've turned what was a problem into something I'm proud of.

Through putting my foot in my mouth so many times, I've grown an ability to say the hard, uncomfortable things. Building a lot of empathy and mental processes has helped me be able to approach conversations and situations head on with (some amount of) grace. I'm a better manager because of it.

However, humor is a requirement for working with me, it's a way I've diverted the impulsive thoughts into something less abrasive. I often wish I didn't make so many remarks or jokes but on balance it's not too bad.