> but none of the negative things will happen to us because we’re too awesome.

I just wanted to note that the above is the definition of hubris, and exactly what the people doing EDD (Ego-Driven Development) are thinking: http://deliberate-software.com/ego-driven-development.

Having said that though, I do hope that your team is indeed that awesome and I wish you success. I would just caution you to think very critically when you become tempted by the "we're too awesome" line of thought.