>>Whenever anyone said anything, I’d think of a way to disagree. I’d push back hard if something didn’t fit my world-view.

Who'd have guessed it from 37 Signals (eye roll)?

The basic message of all communication from 37 Signals:

* here is an idea

* it's counter to common wisdom

* you're an idiot because you do it some other way

* we rock

Even this blog post now presents humility and lack of jerkish arrogant behaviour as a new idea that you should consider for your own betterment. It's a new discovery you know.