I have always been at average-above average looking, but I had an awkward phase where I had very gappy teeth and big glasses. I then got braces and contacts, then lost the braces, but had mild to moderate acne. I was probably a 6-7 on the attractive scale. Now in my late 20s I've matured a lot, have a solid beard, have worked on my social skills, posture, charisma, etc, lift weights and run and have a great physique, and no longer have acne. I feel like I am a pretty different person than I was even 4 or 5 years ago, and it must be true because I have noticed the past year or so especially I get a LOT more looks than I used to. Besides that, I've had several people say something about me being a very attractive man, one going so far as to say I could have any girl I want. While I don't think that's quite accurate, somewhat unbeknownst to me I've climbed the attractivity scale to probably a 9.
Besides just getting looks, I've noticed other things that make me a little uncomfortable and guilty. I've recognized servers at coffee shops and restaurants giving me more free stuff, coworkers being more friendly and respectful to me, being invited to more things even by people I barely know (so personality is not a factor), etc. It's made me realize attractive people have it significantly easier in life, and genuinely unattractive people really have it rough. It actually bothers me quite a bit as most of my looks like my height, skin color, body shape, lack of disfigurement, etc is not my own doing but is how nature designed me. One of my best friends is 5'3, and he's a total loser, but not really because of his own fault I don't think. Another friend is just naturally very unathletic and not so great looking, and his life has been tough also. It's all just so unfair.
Anyway, my point is that we should be aware of this. Attractive people have it easier. And sometimes, there's nothing better about them whatsoever other than their physical appearance.