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by closedbracket 5300 days ago
Because it's a lot easier to spend other people's money. Instead of hiring people when you need something done, you learn it and do it. That way, when you do hire someone you are more knowledgeable and careful with your decisions.

I think it's a good way to teach yourself to be "lean" (in the parlance of our times)