Yeah. My general objection to this article would be that for the dedicated autodidact you'll be better off taking this advice on a longer timescale and as a gui

Yeah. My general objection to this article would be that for the dedicated autodidact you'll be better off taking this advice on a longer timescale and as a guide instead of a checklist you need to cross off before you're Minimally Qualified. In particular be sure to optimize the curriculum towards your interests and goals instead of prioritizing somebody elses recommendation by fiat.