Anxiety

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Anxiety - here, a big thirst to prove yourself.

Perseus had this flaw. He was a prince of Argos, but he grew up in faraway Seriphos with his mother Danaë held as a prisoner in Polydectes's palace. This dude was a little touchy with his reputation, and had an extreme desire to prove himself.

This enabled Polydectes to easily send him on a quest to retrieve Medusa's head, which was deemed impossible at that time. Though Perseus did succeed.

This is good if you have it in moderation, but overdoses aren't good.

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