We are bombarded with messages such as these:
"Strive for excellence" - motto used at many institutions
"Strive to be happy" - Desiderata
"Striving and struggle precedes success, even in the dictionary" - S. B. Breathnach

A reserved person who is shy could be viewed as someone who wants to "stay in the background" and does not want to strive for something or achieve much. Reserved people are thought to be puahovers.

Why did Billie Frank start out as a background singer? Was it because she was shy/reserved?
Movie: 'Glitter' (http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glitter_%28film%29)

http://youtu.be/hb4bsAuNmz8

She was content - slipped into the role of mom and seemed to not care much that she aged. She also tolerated rude behavior from strangers.

Show: Style by Jury on ION Life (www.ionlife.com/videos) -
"Woman in hat who looked like a pig farmer's wife" episode

What type of person is:
- Thankful or content with the way things are;
- Reserved, not wanting to ruffle feathers;
- Tolerant;
- A pushover
?
How would such a person fare in the world?