[radioactive21]

He's trying to give a point of view in the mind of a visionary. I completely agree with the tone, and the idea behind what he's trying to imply.

How many times have I worked on a project and people constantly come in with personal excuses. "I am sorry my grandmother died" (yea you said that last month). "I am sorry my wife had woman problems and I had to go to the doctor with her" (nooo idea why you need to tell me that). "I am sorry my kid was sick all night and I couldnt sleep or get any work done." "I am sorry I have health issues and I couldn't work on it" (yea you said that 6 months ago when the project started).

In the words of my boss "I dont give a fuck what happens outside of work, just get it done. You dont need to tell me why you couldnt do it, the fact is you didn't. Just do your work, if you are unable to, let me know and I will get someone else to do it. DO YOUR JOB." Everyone hated him.

He was one of the best boss I've ever had. It's great to be on a project that finishes on time, and meets stakeholder's expectations. It's awesome being given gifts and thrown parties by clients because they had no hope it would get done, but you got it done.

Everyone knows, within a team, there are the few that make your project a hell. Visionaries know those people and make sure they understand their place.