I gotta say, this sounds like a perfect recipe for becoming the narcissistic, self-centered developer. The modern equivalent of the ladder-climber.<p>To me, the perfect example is the "never ask for help" advice.<p>The reality is, spinning your tires silently instead of solving your problem by asking for help, all in the name of preserving or enhancing your reputation, is about the worst advice I could imagine. It's actually a red flag for me as far as hiring and ongoing employee evaluation goes.