Used to cut every corner I could to save time. Then I had to redo a whole project that looked terrible because I rushed the finish. That extra day of work turned into a wasted week fixing my mistakes. Now I just do it right the first time, even if it's boring. The finish is what everyone sees, so it's the worst place to get sloppy. That post sums it up perfectly.

Totally get this, heard the 'feast or famine' saying before.

What about their future insurance costs, though?

Still sounds like a trick to spend money you don't have.

Wince thinking about my expensive camera that I swore would make me a photographer... it mostly takes great pictures of my coffee table. That kit lens might as well be glued on. You're totally right, the fancy gear just lets you make worse pictures with better quality. My phone forced me to actually learn about light and framing.