Billie Joe Armstrong became aware of his weaknesses and began to work on improving them. First, he overcame his excessive independence and became more willing to commit to relationships. Secondly, he overcame his fear of intimacy and began to feel more comfortable being close to others.

Billie Joe Armstrong was sometimes too impulsive and unrealistic in his efforts to accumulate wealth and social power. Although he engaged in life with enthusiasm and confidence and would be capable of developing some truly innovative social concepts, he was held back by his somewhat scattered behavior. He tended to spread himself too thin, juggling so many different activities that he struggled to cross the finish line at times.