I don't agree with the logic behind it in this context. a) Working hard in a commercial environment is something different from studying hard. Many successful

I don't agree with the logic behind it in this context. a) Working hard in a commercial environment is something different from studying hard. Many successful academics are motivated by acquiring knowledge, but find it very hard to motivate themselves to produce stuff, especially marketable end-products. b) Laziness is not a major obstacle for a good hacker. Since there is a limited amount of time per day one can truly focus, laziness can be a great aid in picking your battles and avoid wasting energy.