There is nothing fortunate about it. It took hardwork and over 3 years in the making.

Three years? Exactly the same here. I am a one man show and I highly enjoy the current situation. Next year I'll think about hiring one or more student to help me out on minor parts, but I still wonder if I can do without. Caring about employees might not be worth the trouble.

You are forgetting that some people work very hard on an idea for many years and it still may not pan out.

Xpose, congrats! You're an inspiration to all of us who are working at our own stuff