Here's how you can simulate coming from a wealthy family. 1) Reduce your personal burn rate. 2) Save money, enough to last more than a year on your reduced bur

Here's how you can simulate coming from a wealthy family. 1) Reduce your personal burn rate. 2) Save money, enough to last more than a year on your reduced burn rate. 3) Develop high-demand, valuable skills so you will always be able to get a job if things go south.