So where do I signup for Bootstrappers Anonymous?

Is there anything wrong with being cheap? My company is currently barely "ramen profitable" and being cheap is more of a necesity vs a choice.

Being able to lower your standard of living is a big part of being an entrepreneur, we all need to be able to do it at some point.

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That one hits home! Ouch!!