This writeup is not backed by data and looks to be the author subjective opinion. I had a chance to read some "considered harmful" essay that where more convincing. In the end it boils down to the quality of the content, and the source is likely to be a better hint than the title.
Genuine motivation is the solution for me. When I'm hyped it is easy to get out of my bed and I can work tirelessly. Fortunately I can easily get in that mood.
The article mentions measurement noise several times without addressing the uncertainty. It would help to add statistical tests, otherwise the spread could let us conclude the opposite of what is really happened, just because we are out of luck.