Crash and Burn

I think chess tells me a lot about myself. I love it for the competition and challenge, but it makes me go crazy when I try to rush through a position to get the win and in the process I make a stupid mistake. So, I am left with these questions:

Is patience a skill or a trait? 

Can I learn patience? 

Do I want to learn it? 

Conclusion:

I might be able to improve my patience, but getting there is not fun.