On average and in statistics - absolutely. The effect has been measured by numerous studies. But studies use large numbers and actively try to eliminate other f

On average and in statistics - absolutely. The effect has been measured by numerous studies. But studies use large numbers and actively try to eliminate other factors, which is why I would caution against using this on a personal level to try to explain certain outcomes. Remember this thing about statistics: on average Bill Gates and any one of us are billionaires. I think a lot of people are using studies like this to justify some shortcomings in their life when you can easily look around the people you know and see hugely varied outcomes regardless of looks. And good looks can be a career trap too, especially if you actively rely on them. And one more thing: by far one of the most important physical appearance factors is youth. Which goes away for the best looking. And it also clearly shows the importance of other factors as we don't have a world full of 22 year old CEOs.