Off-topic, but I know that Antirez has mentioned in the past he is always working on his English grammar.

> Surprisingly the ability to use basic imperative programming constructs very efficiently in order to implement something is, in my experience, not as widespread as one may think.

Those words are spun better than I could do, and I'm a native English speaker. Bravo!

Maybe something missing from the list is hard work and long-term dedication ;)