Hacker News new | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit login

All the more reason for the self reflection that went into that document ;-). I think these days, he pretty much follows it, at least in written communications. In person he used to get upset easily, which could lead to unkindness. I don't know if he is still like that, N years later.



Yes. And in any case: even a hypocrite could give good advice some times.


That isn't nice. Not always succeeding at something is different than saying others should do it but you don't have to.


Sorry, I didn't mean to imply that the author was a hypocrite.

I just meant, even if he was a hypocrite, that wouldn't necessarily undermine the text. A world class coach doesn't have to be a world class athlete. Or someone not practicing what they preach doesn't necessarily invalidate what they preach.




Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact

Search: