"In some cases, power can really go to your head. Empowered people are not only more confident that those with less power, they in fact exhibit hubristic overconfidence, both about events within their control and about events that are clearly outside their control. Individuals with a high sense of power, for example, are not only more likely to believe that their achievements will be celebrated by the press, they are also less likely to believe that they will experience turbulence on a plane or encounter a venomous snake. This overconfidence creates a sense of invulnerability, which in turn can result in a willingness to engage in risky behaviors, like having sex without a condom or taking bigger risks at the black jack table. In negotiations, this risk-tolerance leads empowered individuals to reveal more about their preferences and priorities, potentially leaving them vulnerable to their opponent's tactics."

Thank you for that.

Imagine stockbrokers priming their clients to hubristic overconfidence, leading to irrational exuberance.

If you're asked about why you're early for that interview, then just tell that person you wanted to avoid being late due to roadwork and detours.

If you're late for that interview, then just tell that person there's been roadwork or an accident and if possible to have that interview rescheduled.

it truly boosts you in the interview. I thought that was pretty odd, but EVERY job I interviewed for after reading that, I got. I wore dresses/suits in my eye color.

Obviously, you can't be a total idiot in an interview -- wearing the color is supposed to just give you a boost.

blah.

green, not Kelly green or bright green.

If your eyes are brown, you could wear any of the browns from tan to dark brown tweed and stay in your color range.

As far as looking blah, that depends more on the style than the color, don't you think? I've seen beautiful outfits in every color that would be perfectly suited for interviews. And unless you are going for a quirky job in the arts or advertising (where you might want to wear something really "out there&quot , you're gonna want to go for a fairly muted presentation. If you're worried about looking bland, just get a blouse in your eye color since it's the closest clothing to your face. But really, in an interview, bland colors aren't bad.

In your case, what about a deep coppery brown silk blouse with gold-and-amber jewelry, and a black suit? Smashing! You're hired!