[Caged Great]

The thing is that everyone has their hang ups. Some more than others. I went bald at 22. Not much I can do about that. No more than some guy that's 5'6 can deal with their own shortcomings (sorry, I had to).

Things like that are out of your control. Focus on what is in your control. Be interesting. Nothing is more helpful than being passionate about something, even if it is something nerdy or unusual. You might not appeal to as broad of a swath of the population of the group you desire because you're short or you're bald, but if you try to improve yourself in areas that you can control, you'll be a hit with those you do appeal to.