Summary
Fifteen years ago, editorial assignments made up about 75% of my income. Today it's around 5%, and I'm not sad about it. I spent years risking my safety for $250 a day, and when things went south for me in one country, a publication I'd given 15 years to didn't have my back.
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Justin Mott @askmott
Justin Mott @askmott Published: Jul 9, 2026 Duration: 9 min 46 sec
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