The size of fruit flies has done nothing to diminish their usefulness to scientists.

Nevertheless, we often saddle ourselves with the notion that size and quantity are synonymous with value.

I remember reading an article once, indicating that short men were often passed over for positions they were eminently qualified for, simply because they were not average height or taller.  Employers, consciously or otherwise, equated the size of an individual with his ability to perform his duties.  Of course, such a judgment is perfectly acceptable in some professions.  But these were jobs where size had nothing to do with their ability to perform their duties.  The boss was simply not comfortable with employing a person that was not physically impressive.

We often make the same mistake with regard to our own abilities, though physical size may not be the problem.  Because some of us may appear to have fewer or lesser talents than others, we conclude we can never be as successful.  Others have all the advantages, and we have none.  But success is not determined by how impressive our abilities are, but where and how we choose to exercise them.

So, if you're feeling a little down about your chances of success, don't be discouraged by the smallness of your abilities.  Just learn how to use them to the greatest advantage.