Copying is about reverse-engineering.
Amateurs know that contributing something is better than contributing nothing.
Be boring. (It’s the only way to get work done.)
If you ever find you're the most talented person in the room, you need to find another room.
The best way to get started on the path of sharing your work is to think about what you want to learn, and make a commitment to learning it in front of others.
Don't wait until you know who you are to get started.