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> Bram changed the lives and careers of so many of us True. > [...] he was humble, brilliant, helpful, and took his craft as seriously as anyone I've ever hea

• anon432q 3y ago
  My personal theory is that "humble" people are more open to ideas and collaboration with others. I've seen too many people with big egos who stagnate as developers. They were the top of their class in school and were used to being the "smartest" in the room. When they start working, they often make a toxic work environment and can be a huge negative impact. Unfortunately their confidence makes them more appealing to the management and many are promoted to positions where they have even less reasons to listen to others "below them" and eventually stop improving Those that are humble and eager to learn and work with others are a huge boost to the team. The mythical 10x programmer may not exist, but a single individual can certainly make a 10x team.
  • cloudedcordial 3y ago
    This message, whether in the context of Bram Moolenaar or not, rings a bell. Academic education does not necessarily give credit to the humble and the team players. The top folks from school are not necessarily doing impactful things later in life.