I interpreted the parent comment differently. To me, people who "show up" are those who are present, engaged, and making an effort to succeed in good faith. Peo

I interpreted the parent comment differently. To me, people who "show up" are those who are present, engaged, and making an effort to succeed in good faith. People who "hand in the work" are those who get stuff done, maybe not perfectly but they give it their best shot. They try. I agree with the original comment that these are crucial elements for success, and perhaps more valuable than raw intelligence. Thinking is an important part of the job for most people on HN, as you rightly noted, but thoughts must lead to actions to produce any sort of value for an employer. The action could be as "simple" as communicating a thought with others (not always simple!).