shocking
a wise young man with a plan, he wanted to retire by 30 to do what he wanted to do and he did it - just a tragic shame his life was so short. i remember getting on GFY in 2002 and reading his posts, he would never mention his site, and nobody else would either. i finally found a clue via thehun and there it was - the quiet empire. smart guy, he saw something years before others did and worked his ass off in something close to anonymity. i know others who copied or were inspired by his formula and made their own fortunes.
as for sacrificing his 20's, financial and career success has that price for everybody not just adult webmasters. unless you're born with a silver spoon in your mouth.
<------ the ultimate quiet tribute, most of his posts ended with the happy little glug glug