Considering the fear-based belief system from which most of us humans operate, our deep desire to control the circumstances of our life is very understandable. We may never get rid of that tendency so might as well put it to good use.
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Podcast #139: Law of Attraction: Putting Your Love of Control to Good Use

Power points here. Learning about the LOA alerts most humans; we live from fear, so try to control circumstances, and need to feel and release the fear to cede the control and to focus instead on having fun and helping folks. Like a surrender and serve and be happy with that.
Good point on that control mentality with tactics, etc. Always the energy/intent behind the action.