Can a lottery win make you happy?

Comment #11

hypersoniq — Sat, 14 Feb 2004 15:37:49 GMT

I would open a skatepark for the local kids (my own included)I am working on that anyway (no point in waiting for a next-to-impossible lottery winfall to start living your dreams, it's just harder to pay for is all). What a dream job that would be... also a great way to get some exercise while at work ;-)Things I could do only with lottery money...1. Buy my wife a 10+ acre horse ranch (complete with a new home that has all the goodies, but small enough to maintain without staff ;-) )2. inc... [ More ]

Comment #10

tg636 — Fri, 13 Feb 2004 13:23:19 GMT

The world is a big place, lots of things to see and do if you have the time and money, and I wouldn't sit home too often. In the past 2 years I've been to Kauai, Maui and the Grand Canyon, and to have an open ended schedule to explore each of them (instead of a couple of days) and so many other great places would be wonderful. All the walking and hiking I would be doing would get me in great shape too.

Comment #9

Mana — Fri, 13 Feb 2004 10:00:15 GMT

After quitting job (yeah... after a while ... when people find out you have won big on a lottery, your opportunities for job advancement is quite silm), I'd probably be starting out a small business or go back to school to go for studies I wish I could go to but I can't... Yeah, i'd probably get the usual: flashy car, grand house (I'd like an oriental style), take an extended vacation .... and extend my ... wardrobe. (Can someone say 'Japanese Schoolgirl' and 'Elegant Gothic Aristocrat'?) I do... [ More ]

Comment #8

goose — Fri, 13 Feb 2004 02:28:13 GMT

After I win,I will educate myself more,as a way getting close to the truth of the world.I will share my money with those who need,and those who I love,so that I can have happiness sharing my money with them.And I will want to win more money,until someday lottery has become a piece of cake for me.It will not a goal,not even a mistery,but a destiny that I can control.goose

Comment #7

markp1950 — Fri, 13 Feb 2004 01:44:11 GMT

> If you've quit your job, you'll >have to find something new and >meaningful to take up those 9-10 >hours a day.I've done my share of meaningfull stuff in my life, and a life of leisure wouldn't make me feel guilty at all. And there is enough fun stuff to do in this world to so. Their are millions of lakes/rivers to fish, millions of miles of roads to travel, 1200+ speedways to attend races at etc etc..> WHEN I win, I plan on finishing >school, and opening my own >business.Now that would involv... [ More ]

Comment #6

fja — Thu, 12 Feb 2004 19:52:31 GMT

I would definitely take classes two to three days a week on financing and tax law, in an attempt to eliminate the middle man. Trust me, managing that kind of money is going to be work to begin with, and your going to go crazy if you don't understand what the financial consultants and lawyers are going to be telling you! you'll just end up not trusting them enough or to much. either way you'll be in trouble

Comment #5

MichiganHopeful — Thu, 12 Feb 2004 19:03:54 GMT

I would open my own business. I don't think I could just sit around and not work. Even with $150 million in the bank...(actually about $50 million after taxes)...I would get bored if I did not have some type of job.

Comment #4

Flame — Thu, 12 Feb 2004 15:03:38 GMT

Someone told me once that you should plan your retirement better than you planned your working life. WHEN I win, I plan on finishing school, and opening my own business.

Comment #3

tg636 — Thu, 12 Feb 2004 13:43:40 GMT

>And those who quit work may find themselves isolated and at a loose end, especially if they've started a new life far from their old social circle.I haven't won so I'm no expert, but I would think this is a key issue once you bought the house, car etc. and have your place set up the way you want it. Then what? If you've quit your job, you'll have to find something new and meaningful to take up those 9-10 hours a day. Having $5 million in the bank won't help you find something meaningful to do... [ More ]

Comment #2

weshar75 — Thu, 12 Feb 2004 13:37:54 GMT

It would definitely brighten up my day if I had 150 million in my hands

Comment #1

fja — Thu, 12 Feb 2004 12:14:11 GMT

wonder what my story would be

Can a lottery win make you happy?

Lottery Post — Thu, 12 Feb 2004 11:39:41 GMT

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