I read recently where a person won $315 million dollars in a lottery and all had all of these bad things happen to him. People came out of the woodwork wanting his money. They wanted him to build churches.His company was sued because he had this money. He became a heavy drinker. But the thing that was worst of all was his granddaughter (whom he gave an allowance of $2000 a week and 4 cars while she was a teen) got hooked on drugs and was later found dead wrapped in a plastic sheet next to a garbage dumpster.
I used to (and sometimes still do) want to win the lottery so that I could pay off all of my bills and start a company and get to travel. I would help out friends and family, and I would love to have the time and inclination to help some children’s charities. I even dreamed when I was younger that I would buy a lot of land and build those closest to me homes so that we could all be close.
But I guess I never really thought about what having that much money would do to me and those around me. I don’t have very many physical things I need. I have never wanted a huge mansion, but I would like a really nice house. I don’t think I would get a uber-expensive car, but I would like some kind of Hybrid. I would love to have a small lake to fish in on my property.
But if there was one thing I really would like, it would to be able to go to any Dr. that I wanted and finally fix the nagging injuries and a lifetime of pain. I live with pain every day. I hurt my right knee at a very young age and the resulting “limp” caused me to favor my right side which forced me to use the left knee and hip to compensate. Now, I have two bad knees and one bad hip.
I’d get my Mom a nicer house and maid to help her clean it. I’d also set up trust funds for my kids and my nephew Luke, as well as a few kids that I have met in the past few years that I know could use it.
I’d also like to learn to fly.
The truth is a different matter though. After a lifetime sweeping in and out of poor, I’m sure I’d waste a ton of it on stupid stuff. I’d buy better guitars and I’d buy a ton of camera stuff, both Nikon and Canon, so that I could see for myself which is better. I’d go back to school and get a BS in Art, Music, and Photography.
I would have no discipline, I’m sure. I doubt anyone ever having lunch or dinner with me would ever pay. If I saw something that I believed needed to be done, I’d jump in and try and get it done. Like Global Climate Change for instance. I’d probably do whatever anyone asked just to help spread the word and make the changes I feel are necessary.
I guess you just have no way of knowing what you would do in a situation until you get there. What would you do? Leave me a comment on this one. I would love to know if you’ve given it any thought.
Have a great weekend and wonderful Labor Day!!!