Terrific post. This is exactly the type of individual I want to work with - someone who recognizes that they're in charge of their own advancement, and doesn't lay blame on any outside factors. As developers/builders/hackers we are ultimately responsible for our own success or failure.
the article was a bit heavy on the narcissism, i wouldn't want to work with such a person. i'd rather work with the Brazil-esque Robert DeNiro type: "Listen, kid, we're all in it together."
