To achieve success in life, one must possess not so much beauty as “erotic potential,” say British sociologists.
This concept combines erotic competence, liveliness of mind and character, and excellent communication skills, scientists explain.
They cite Madonna as an example of a woman with the highest erotic potential—with her middling voice, sparse teeth, caterpillar-like eyebrows, and arms that would look more at home on a truck driver's torso. Despite all this, Madonna is one of the most successful women in the world.
Lack of beauty is a powerful driver of personal progress, sociologists say. People who are not naturally attractive cultivate qualities that allow them to remain at the forefront even in old age.
Incidentally, according to sociologists, during a crisis, it is people with high erotic potential who have a better chance of finding and keeping a good job.
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