As much as having low self-esteem and shyness sucks over confidence is also a problem. The perfect encapsulation of these two extremes are Asian countries and Black countries. If you look at Japan and Jamaica respectively it very apparent as to which people have a high internal self worth and which is near suicidal in terms of temperament. However the success and life expectancy of these people are inversely correlated to their self-worth. Japanese people literally have a forest known for suicide as well as almost being tied to their sister country, Korea when it comes to rates of depression. But they are highly technologically advanced and is has the the highest life expectancy in the world. Contrast that with Jamaicans who are loud and proud people but live in squalor. They are violent and superstitious who practice animal sacrifice. They are confident people but that leads to a lack of introspection and a diminished aversion to violence. They never second guess themselves and always follow their psychological ID. I know which of the two countries I'd rather live in.
