I didn't read the article, but I'm going to bet he's in the 95% club.The ultimate joke on everyone who follows this line of thinking is that being innovative and unique are probably one of the few traits common to most successful people that are rare in unsuccessful people. And those unsuccessful people are reading and heeding advice on how to achieve success by copying those who are successful!
The problems with these type of interviews is how do we know they even understand the advice.
And if they can or cannot understand, how can we trust this guy.
It's the same with people who go to youtube to be "educated".
How do we know we can trust youtube anymore.