An undercurrent that runs through a lot of Software Developers is that they have to be “clever”. We’re not making shitty toasters, we’re writing products that shake industries and build powerful competitive advantages.

Therefore, if you copy something that already exists, you’re not clever, you’re an imposter, a copycat, shame on you.

It is not enough to be successful, you must be successful and unique, otherwise you might as well go build chairs or something.