Self-Confidence

Sanjaya wasn't one of the best on American Idol. The first few weeks of the top twelve, he seemed timid. Each week, it seemed like he expected to be sent home. He acted like he thought he didn't belong in the group. But the weeks have gone by; he has not been voted off; he hasn't even been in the bottom three. It's almost like he's become the heart-throb, especially for teeny-boppers. And his confidence has grown. For the most part, I think our society overrates the concept of self esteem. But watching Sanjaya improve over the last weeks shows that confidence actually does make a difference in ability and performance!