[vijayr]

Perhaps we overvalue ourselves

That is one side of the problem. The other side is, many many people (especially engineers) undervalue themselves, think that they aren't worth much etc. It is super hard to precisely know what our value is, and act/live in such a way that it is neither arrogant/proud/pompous nor doormat/depressed.

May be we should stop measuring value/worth through sheer abilities, achievements and things owned?