Originally Posted by Grumble

I have no dog in this hunt, but failing to admit that luck had anything to do with your success to this point is completely disingenuous. I know dozens of guys that walked the same path as you, kept their nose clean, worked hard, and chased their dream only to have the misfortune of multiple furloughs and bankruptcys of the late 90's and early 2000's.

Opportunity is the intersection of luck and preparation so try not to give yourself too much credit, but congrats on your fortunes.