Start with a big fortune.
This way, if you mess up, fall for scams, or the global economy implodes, you may still end up with at least a small fortune. And that's if you are lucky!
Now who says size does not matter?
Sarcasm aside, there is a message between the lines.
Just look at those who started with almost nothing and ended with a fortune - never mind small or big. What did they do?
Walk away from free lunches.
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