I find the volume of defensive comments a little amusing, since three times a day we all vote up and universally agree ideas are cheap and execution is king.

I find the volume of defensive comments a little amusing, since three times a day we all vote up and universally agree ideas are cheap and execution is king. The author is drawing the same parallel to characteristics of individuals. Unlike most of you, I read that and found myself saying "yes!" It's the tortoise and hare argument: good dev teams are disciplined, focused and stable. I suspect the backlash is because it stung a bit, since many here saw themselves in flighty Jack, versus measured Diane. I was there too, but have learned from a few failed projects and disappointed clients. I encourage you to reflect upon yourself a little more carefully; good execution is decidedly unsexy and needs more Diane than Jack.