Could
You Win the Lottery?
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.
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-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!
by Ingrid Tiessen
