[giantg2]

"If you were always moving out of the way when you were smaller, because you had to, is it so noble?"

There are other ways to be precieved as dangerous. Appearing to be dangerous is the real choice. Having the image of being bigger/stronger can actually have negative effects as well when considering things like what level of force is considered justified against you, other people seeking to prove dominace just due to your threatening appearance, etc.

"Becoming attractive unlocks doors in the world that were previously locked."

Not really. Sure it would help in certain things like mate selection, being an OF model, etc. Maybe you get slightly more courteous treatment. But it's not really opening doors that couldn't be opened in other ways. Not to mention that being attractive does not require big muscles. There are other ways to achieve that.

[hammock]

Agreed on the first point and good context. Tempted to lump it in with “great responsibility.” Doesn’t just apply to physical size, if you are a CCW it’s important to take extra care to avoid situations you don’t want to be in like someone else (cop or otherwise) thinking you’re a threat when you’re not

On the second point, may I ask do you have big muscles?

[giantg2]

I have some muscles, but not that big. Overall I'm physically attractive.

Muscles and attractiveness might have made my situation slight better in some ways (like dating), but it hasn't made up for social inadequacy. There are many people who are less attractive who have gone further in their careers etc with better social skills and such. So there are multiple angles to get ahead. Being physically attractive doesn't hurt, but I think being attractive in other ways is more important.