Congrats Jon, that's an awesome achievement... and beyond that, it's also a prime example that you don't "have to be a big investor" to turn your efforts into something of substance!
You joined at the top, and stuck with it... which says a lot for your strength of character, as well.
I got here in January 2017, and got to watch (then) Steem slowly slide downhill to under 7 cents, while wondering if this place was just another venue that was long on promises and short on execution. Turns out it wasn't, and here we are!
Thanks so much for the kind words!
Yeah it wasn't easy to stay the course and I'm sure there will be many new challenges ahead. But the people here, when you really dive in, are the best...I think that's what has kept me for sure!