Of course it can be helpful to do some prototyping to see which parts still need design improvements and to understand the problem space better. That's part of coming up with the good design and architecture, it takes work!
I tend to see this as a sign that a design is still too complicated. Keep simplifying, which may include splitting into components that are separately easy to keep in your head.
This is really important for maintenance later on. If it's too complicated now to keep in your head, how will you ever have a chance to maintain it 3 years down the line? Or explain it to somebody else?
> Going forward, we collectively need to recognize and celebrate these people who know when they have enough for a good life.
I see where you are coming from, but that's exactly missing the point. The article is about somebody who wouldn't have wanted to be celebrated by you. Who just wanted to live his life, out of the spotlight. By elevating him and his live to celebration status, that's the oppposite of what he would have wanted. Recognize, sure. A nod in passing, then move on.