It's actually quite stunning how many of those listed items are still quite true, notwithstanding their out of context spin.
"etc. etc." indeed.
Never sell near-diesel fuel until somebody invents a near-diesel engine. 1. Never scale up. 2. Never work outside a lab. 3. State-certified lab won't reveal its name. 4. Virgin-only plastic for stack test. 5. Garbage in, garbage out. 6. "Snow white" washed recycle-grade $650/ton plastic. 7. Never get permits. 8. Never get a JV agreement...