Thread by @pptsapper

Been thinking a lot about gratitude lately

I've been given such incredible opportunities, been able to write for places I've only dreamed of. But that was only possible because people gave me chances. I'm not sure that I've properly thanked those people

So, here goes

First is @PrivateSnuffy, who allowed me to hop onto his blog when I was stuck in staff hell doing POG things in Afghanistan. Being able to express how I felt thru blogging (like this) made me feel just a tad less crazy

Thanks, man, I appreciate you
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Then @tomricks1 gave me my first break, with Foreign Policy. I truly appreciate this opportunity, Tom, and am thankful for all the chances you've passed my way

(Got your book, btw, can't wait to learn more about Jemmy)

You can write whatever, but if someone isn't advocating for you and pushing your work out there in front of people, it's not gonna go anywhere. @Doctrine_Man started sharing my stuff early on, and gave me encouragement when I needed it, which I'm absolutely grateful for

The one who took a chance on me and got me writing for T&P was the amazing @Lkatzenberg - who also is just a plain hella cool person, even tho she's from Massachusetts

I mean, she let me write the history of the reflective belt and woobie. Who could ask for more?

Then good ol @NKFinney - one of the best people around, really, who gave me opportunities in MWG, and has been a friend and mentor ever since.

And sends me great WWI postcards that I don't reciprocate because I'm a bad person. Sorry, Nate.

And of course, my podcast partner in crime @AdinDobkin, who provided the whole concept for @WarStoriesCast - and then did alllllll the tech stuff for the whole thing. And then proofread the first draft of my book

No one can ask more of a friend

Of course @jetjocko, who for some reason was like "we need more star wars analysis for WIRED" which baffles me still, but gave me a chance to write some really fun stuff - and gave me a chance to work with the amazing editor @brbarrett

I've obviously had help from way more people and I'm so thankful for everyone who's helped me. Who have provided mentorship, guidance, and course corrections along the way.

Y'all rock.