Hi! The english versión is SERIOUSLY outdated, as it hadn't gained any traction for almost a year. So, dont worry if it doesnt make any sense, this is a VERY early draf (we are on version 3.9).
I'm working on translating the spanish version.
TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION:
Yes, it made no sense originally. It pretty much meant that instead of spending fortune to succes, you chose to have the worst outcome possible happen so you and your group could recover fortune (a very high cost).