Ask the Wizard: Creating Competitors
One great way to beat your competitors is to have less of them, and the best way to have less competitors is to stop creating them, inviting them into your markets, and fostering their growth.
The Duct Tape Programmer - Joel on Software
Jamie Zawinski is what I would call a duct-tape programmer.... He is the guy you want on your team building go-carts, because he has two favorite tools: duct tape and WD-40. And he will wield them elegantly even as your go-cart is careening down the hill at a mile a minute