If you hit the PowerBall?

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by rlditmars

Someone once said to me something that really put the odds in perspective. He asked me, "When was the last time you had a conversation with your wife about what you would do when you're struck by lightning?" I said, "I've never had that conversation." He said, "Why not? Your odds are better at that then hitting the lottery."

That being said, I still play. But I only ever purchase one ticket and I just do a computer pic for numbers. Don't really think about what I'll do until I have too. Right now just it's wasted thoughts and time.

---

I actually find the thought experiment to be useful, even unexpectedly liberating.
Most of what I would want to do is limited more by time and focus than money.

I was reafing some articles about people who have won the lottery in the past,
Not a single one of them had successful life
They all ended no money
Or dead

I know this is a bit late. But If I would have won it. I would make minimal changes for me. I would set up my parents and close family and friends. But as for myself I would only pay off my truck and house and continue working. I have a history of substanince abuse and I think If I went crazy with the money I wouldn't last long. It would be an excuse, same as it would for people with out the problems I have had. I'm already tight and very strict with money and I think I would be even more so with just "all the money". I would donate heavily to charities. But i'm very happy with where I am now. I don't want any drastic changes.

I would hate for a stroke of good luck to turn bad.