Normally I'm pretty skeptical of these types of stories but I must say I'm pretty impressed. I think you have to hit rock bottom sometimes to get the best out of yourself. The trick is making sure you can push yourself when you're not at rock bottom.
I've seen a few of these types of articles here - I'm just wondering... since this is one of the most intelligent communities I know of, how many people here have given up everything for one reason or another, and pushed back from rock bottom?
As a student at school, (coincidentally, the University of Tennessee) trying to figure out where I really want to be and what I am doing with my life, this is absolutely inspirational.
I usually shy away from these "Do what you love" stories, but when I saw the domain it came from I had to read it. I thought the universe (or PG) was sending me a direct message via HN! (And no, I'm not that stupid or that much of a megalomaniac, I hope.)<p>So, from one Justin Briggs to another, thanks for an inspiring story, a newfound respect for SEO, and for bringing back some similar memories from my path.<p>Good Luck!