I couldn't help but notice the self-aggrandizing "most valuable professional evah" logo front-and-center on this guy's blog, so I feel compelled to add the 7th tip to his list. Here goes.
#7 - Learn the value of humility.
#7 - Learn the value of humility.
Honesty, integrity, credit where credit is due, etc, but an overdeveloped sense of humility is the best way to go unrecognized, at least in America.
You might consider that for some people, that little logo might actually mean something. Whether it does for you isn't important. After all, your immature reaction and comment is far worse in my eyes then any offense the author of the article committed. Not that you'll care.
Humility is what makes us recognize the weaknesses in our skill and knowledge, and what makes us seek feedback from others to hone that skill. I'm convinced that not being self-satisfied is key to becoming a master craftsmen. But, if you don't advertise your own skill, people will think less of you than you really are, and you won't get the jobs that you really want.