From the archive

Nobody owes you applause for trying

There are a few uncomfortable things more useful than another heroic all-nighter. Show the work before it becomes sacred to you. Ask what the person uses now. See whether they came back after the first time. Listen to the answer without spending twenty minutes explaining why they misunderstood your fucking brilliant idea. And decide in advance what will actually count as a result. Otherwise, you can justify any outcome with the process forever.