You didn't actually list things that someone could do to be an "A player", you just mentioned some people you already think are A players. You could easily jud

You didn't actually list things that someone could do to be an "A player", you just mentioned some people you already think are A players. You could easily judge the people you mentioned on the same rubric you bring up and find them wanting. Patrick for instance (who I pick precisely because I respect him so much) could be crucified by your model ('charge more' is the best bumper sticker ever, he endlessly tells you to add people to your newsletter, lessons learned are his core competency, etc)