"I don't take a salary to save money." This is the most dangerous lie founders tell themselves. Many entrepreneurs, in their fervor to build their dreams and innovate within their industries, often fall into the trap of believing that working for free is a noble sacrifice. However, this mindset can lead to significant financial miscalculations and mismanagement. When you work for free in your own business, you are distorting your financial reality. This distortion does not m