Dumb and gets things done

In this thought-provoking piece, John D. Cook explores the dangerous fallacy of valuing mere productivity over meaningful results, using Napoleon's famous categorization of soldiers as a metaphorical lens. Drawing on insights from Joel Spolsky, the post argues that being "dumb and gets things done" is not just ineffective, but potentially destructive, as such individuals can create more problems than they solve without thoughtful direction. The key takeaway for engineering leaders is the critical importance of aligning energy and action with intelligence and strategic thinking, ensuring that getting things done means getting the right things done.