The men who hold a standard for how they show up usually hold standards in other areas — work, fitness, relationships, attention. Presentation is one of the most visible expressions of internal discipline.
It's not about being noticed
Looking sharp isn't a performance for other people. It's a private agreement with yourself about the baseline you'll meet, every day.
The standard travels
Men who hold a grooming standard tend to hold the standard everywhere else — and the reverse is also true. The chair is a quiet test of the broader discipline.
—SIR Management