One thing my father always says to me is that wealth gotten quickly is quickly lost.
Easy come, easy go. Perhaps this is why governments spend tax money so fast.
This is because the knowledge and relationships you need to keep that wealth is built over time.
I like that you added relationships into this. Many think "who you know" is a bad thing, without recognizing that we should all be building valuable relationships. Birds of a feather...
In f years with consistency, it can become far more than people seem to think. Especially with some attention and luck.