Network Warrior, 2nd Edition

Acknowledgments

Writing a book is hard work—far harder than I ever imagined. Though I spent countless hours alone in front of a keyboard, I could not have accomplished the task without the help of many others.

I would like to thank my lovely wife, Lauren, for being patient, loving, and supportive. Lauren, being my in-house proofreader, was also the first line of defense against grammatical snafus. Many of the chapters no doubt bored her to tears, but I know she enjoyed at least a few. Thank you for helping me achieve this goal in my life.

I would like to thank Meghan and Colleen for trying to understand that when I was writing, I couldn’t play. I hope I’ve helped instill in you a sense of perseverance by completing this book. If not, you can be sure that I’ll use it as an example for the rest of your lives. I love you both “bigger than the universe” bunches.

I would like to thank my mother—because she’s my mom, and because she never gave up on me, always believed in me, and always helped me even when she shouldn’t have (Hi, Mom!).

I would like to thank my father for being tough on me when he needed to be, for teaching me how to think logically, and for making me appreciate the beauty in the details. I have fond memories of the two of us sitting in front of my RadioShack Model III computer while we entered basic programs from a magazine. I am where I am today largely because of your influence, direction, and teachings. You made me the man I am today. Thank you, Papa. I miss you.

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