The problem that I have with the '10x' label is that it is often linked to an understanding that engineering ability is innate. Whereas, everything I have obse

The problem that I have with the '10x' label is that it is often linked to an understanding that engineering ability is innate. Whereas, everything I have observed suggests that engineering skills are taught, and only taught. At one time, John Carmack couldn't code like John Carmack. With the right training, guidance and mentoring, with the right team to collaborate and build with, and with the space and motivation to deeply consider how to solve problems in a useful, pragmatic and productive way, almost anyone can be a 10x engineer.