Pep Guardiola admits he has tried to become more patient, insisting his anxious nature meant he was "not a good manager".
The Manchester City boss, who began his managerial career at Barcelona before heading to Bayern Munich, is renowned for his intensity.
That has been a big plus for his teams, who have been hugely successful under him.
However, the Catalan believes that was a personal flaw and has made steps to become a more patient individual.
Guardiola has credited those around him for their calming influences having had to adopt a stance that was not natural.
He told Sky Sports : "I'm learning to be more patient, before I was too anxious, I was not a good manager.
"Now I'm better, I'm more patient."
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He went on to say: "It (the process) is so difficult because it is unnatural based on who I am, but I have people close to me than help me to be more calm."
"To see things like sometimes I couldn't see it."
Guardiola's relentless nature has been a hallmark throughout his career.
When he gave his farewell press conference at Barcelona in 2012 he said: "The reason is time. Four years wears everything out and it has worn me out. I am empty and I need to be filled again."
The Catalan would then take a year-long sabbatical, spending time in New York, before returning to the dugout in Germany.
Since moving to City he has won three Premier League titles, four Carabao Cups and the FA Cup.
Despite a serious challenge from Liverpool, Guardiola again has his team primed to claim another league title - they currently enjoy a six-point lead over the Reds having played a game more.
The 51-year-old has often put his success down to working with brilliant players at each of his three clubs.
That has meant plenty of selection headaches and he cited the need to involve those who aren't starters as the best quality a manager can have.
He said: "Handle the guys who aren't selected. You need to be able to have, more or less, the group as a unit. Being able to handle the guys who don't play, you'll be happy in your job.
"If you have turmoil in the dressing room you will not be a success."
Guardiola is currently having to juggle a host of attacking options with Phil Foden, Bernardo Silva, Raheem Sterling, Riyad Mahrez and Kevin De Bruyne all available to him.
