That only applies if you want to learn. If you just want to coast and be "the best" at something at your company, you dont look for people better than you. At b

That only applies if you want to learn. If you just want to coast and be "the best" at something at your company, you dont look for people better than you. At best you look for people that are better at the tech than you, but who are passive or easily browbeat so you can claim their work as your own.