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Cheers, this newsletter was a delight in the covid doldrums, and it still stops me from doing whatever I should be doing when a new missive arrives in the inbox. Looking forward to many more.

I dare say that you deserve to cash in, and my suggestion is a "The Contender x J. Crew" chino pant, which can be billed as the first pant designed via Substack comments.

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Congrats, David. I should have asked for 10% in perpetuity. Damn it.

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Aug 7, 2023Liked by David Coggins

You should be very proud of what you have achieved so far with The Contender. Quoting A. J. Liebling: “The only way to write is well and how you do it is your own damn business.”

(Nice to have your own damn business as well.)

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It's a constant pleasure to read your work, to listen to you and Michael bicker and banter over nothing and, perhaps more accurately, everything. Truly a joy. This week I launch my publication. Here's to meeting you in stride and reaching similar heights.

ps: you know I read too much Coggins when I quote you among friends and they respond with, "you mean David Goggins, the military guy?" Why run all those miles when you can surf (eBay for "lived in" Belgian loafers)?

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Aug 7, 2023Liked by David Coggins

The Contender and Central Division have been an ongoing great source of discovery and entertainment for me. Thanks David for the enlightenment and enthusiasm. And as a reader who has asked questions about both shorts and black shoes thanks for not canceling my subscription!

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Aug 7, 2023Liked by David Coggins

I'm here for the bad beer! Thanks David.

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Aug 7, 2023Liked by David Coggins

Congratulations David! Thanks for writing this. I’ve joined a few months ago and since then have read every archive post and listened to all podcast episodes. This is just a fun little gem on the internet!

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Aug 7, 2023Liked by David Coggins

Congratulations David and a big thank you for an always enjoyable read during the week! "You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one." SKOL Vikings!

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What a milestone! Congratulations and mazel tov!

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Aug 8, 2023Liked by David Coggins

“Ask more of the things you buy and the places you patronize, but in the end ask the most of yourself.” Words to live by! Thanks for making this a great place to read, listen and learn.

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Aug 7, 2023Liked by David Coggins

Thank you David, I know that these newsletters are always something I can look forward to reading each week. Cheers to more in the future!

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Aug 7, 2023Liked by David Coggins

Congratulations David! The Contender is beautifully written and serves as a spiritual guide on my journeys (both physical and sartorial) and while I'll never be confident enough to pull off Belgians, I love seeing from those who can!

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Aug 7, 2023Liked by David Coggins

Cheers, David! Grateful to be here with you and to be enriched by your email publication, if still working on the "dashing" piece.

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Aug 7, 2023Liked by David Coggins

Cheers to 3 years and many more to come, David!

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Aug 7, 2023Liked by David Coggins

Congratulations David! This newsletter has been a delight, looking forward to more.

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Aug 12, 2023Liked by David Coggins

Haven’t missed an essay or a podcast since subscribing. Your writing and conversation with Michael is always a highlight of my week. Keep up the great work and congratulations on your success.

-Sam

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