If it is true that...

Informality focuses on what matters instead of what doesn't

Then it must be true that...

Energy spent on appearances detracts from being good at something

If it is true that...

Informality focuses on what matters instead of what doesn't

and

Energy spent on appearances detracts from being good at something

Then it must be true that...

Nerds have an advantage in doing great work because they expend little effort on seeming anything