Such reflection also shines a light on how unreasonably hard some people, in any group are having to work to ensure organizations reflect society, and the nature of their sacrifices and commitment compared to others.
Attitude, curiosity, work ethic, being easy to get along with and work with others go a long way.
It's more about developing a positive and healthy inner mental and emotional dialogue that allows you to live in a viewpoint of seeing and acting on possibility instead of worshipping doubts to drag ourselves and others down.
Innovation, improvement happens by pushing yourself to grow, not finding faults in everything around you and in yourself.
No one will be in your corner if you aren't.