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Is human nature designed to prevent us from progressing beyond our capabilities?

It seems we have built-in speed bumps to prevent us from extending beyond certain capabilities. For example, on an individual level we might be (super) shy which blocks us from becoming too socially active. Likewise, as a human race, we subject ourselves to death and destruction at regular intervals which prevents us from advancing civilization beyond a certain point by keeping us distracted by killing each other. Is this dynamic some form of divine intervention?

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MarkPaul · 26-30, M

I think many times politicians progress beyond their capabilities. Reality TV celebrities, actors, even students and teachers can rise above their capabilities all riding a crest of popularity that ultimately breaks. Sometimes, luck or a twisted circumstance can over-extend our capabilities and by believing the hype we move ahead. My point is, are there natural "stops" that ultimately cause the crest to break?