🌹Mr Loo said it, not me! 😂 Was watching his 1M65 livestream yesterday, and he claimed being smart and beautiful guarantees lifelong success or security. Says it’s super rare to have both.
But I’m wondering if that’s too simple. Sure, brains and looks give you a leg up—better first impressions, social clout, maybe even career perks (like how studies say attractive folks earn a bit more). But they don’t just lock in success forever. Hard work, grit, people skills, and personal values matter way more.
Take the recent Singapore election. One WP candidate was hyped as the “most beautiful” for this election. Got tons of attention, sure, but she’s new to politics, and WP still didn’t win the GRC. Looks and smarts only go so far lah.
Even if you’re smart and gorgeous, a recession can still hit hard. Economic downturns don’t care about your IQ or charm—jobs get scarce, industries tank, and even the most talented can struggle to find work.
For example, during the 2008 financial crisis, plenty of brilliant, good-looking professionals in finance or tech got laid off.
Beauty might help with networking, but if companies aren’t hiring, it’s a tough sell. Smarts can help you pivot, but without resilience and adaptability, you’re just as vulnerable as anyone else in a rough economy.