Mar

28

What Would You Do If You Won the Lottery?

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Many of us fantasize of that big lottery win that would save us from being enslaved in a job we don’t like, or provide the financial freedom for ourselves and our families that we always dreamed of.

Then reality hits, and we realize that the odds of a large lottery win are less than one in 3 million, or worse. Still, there is no harm in buying a ticket and hoping for something wonderful to happen. In fact, there are ways to get yourself into the mindset of a winner.

-First of all, if you don’t play, you can’t win. Even a series of small wins can motivate you to keep playing until you finally hit the jackpot. It may take a while, but you have to be “in it to win it”.

-Don’t worry if you buy a ticket and win nothing. With all the possiblities of number combinations, it is impossible to win every time. Consider it to be you entry fee for the game, and hope to make it back, if not win big.

-Don’t be superstitious. Playing with birthdays and anniversery dates may or may not provide a win. Don’t worry about walking under ladders, black cats. They have nothing to do with your luck, YOU do.

-Don’t give up. Don’t go for broke, especially if you are playing because you desperately need more money. Never wager more than you can afford to lose.

Be persistent, and know that your next big win may be just around the corner. Consider investing in a lottery syndicate, either through one of the lotteries online, or even by creating a pool at work. You will be able to buy more tickets, and increase your chances of winning. Just make sure that everyone signs a document with a brief description of the games you are playing, the amount you put in and what share you will get on winning. Outline who is in charge of purchasing the ticket, and the consequences of not buying a winning ticket. Keep everyone honest!

Plan what you will do if you win a large sum of money. There are many stories of people who won and thought they were set for life, but without a plan, that money can disappear as quickly as it arrived.

Consider investing with a financial planner, giving away to charity, and if friends and relatives come out of the woodwork, have a plan for dealing with handouts.

Good luck and keep wishing, it can come true!

Ingrid Tiessen writes about a variety of lifestyle issues. Visit her blog mywinnerscircle.blogspot.com/ and click on the link at the bottom for more information on winning the lottery!


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