The "chip on my shoulder" gradually dissolved as I did more and more Anger Work to find and Vent the sea of anger, sorrow and unhappiness that I had unwittingly buried inside of myself from early childhood. Venting my anger and simultaneously working on my Self Esteem has brought me a long way up from the miserable, unhappy, angry and FRIGHTENED person I've been most of my life so I would recommend to anyone to work on their own hidden issues and self worth in any way they can. I went into therapy and support groups to work on my life long issues.
good luck,
jim