That safety net becomes a cage real fast. It pays the bills but steals the time you need to build something better. Getting out is always harder than staying in.

Yeah, I read something about how the math doesn't always work out if you drive too far out of your way. Like, if you burn a quarter gallon of gas to save three cents a gallon, you're actually losing money. But a few blocks is totally worth it, especially with prices being so crazy. My rule is I won't go more than a mile off my normal path.

That's so good to hear. It's nice when a fix actually works, right?

My buddy welded up his anvil face and ground it flat.

Totally get that. I mean, I see it everywhere now, like people just winging a parallel park and taking out a mirror. Makes me double-check my own shortcuts.