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EARN IT OR WIN IT?

by TheCoach
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Years ago as a young man my Mom was always wishing she would win the lottery. I told her I'd rather earn my money rather than win it. My thinking at the time was I wanted to be able to look back and say "I made it on my own".

My Mom thought I was nuts. Maybe I am as I still feel the same way. Just curious, how all of you feel. Would you rather earn it, or win it, and why.

As I've grown older I've come to realize that half the fun in making money is in the process. The people we meet, the things we learn, etc.

EARN IT OR WIN IT?
#earn #earn money #lottery #make money #win
  • Profile picture of the author Giftys
    You're very wise! I'll just add that, I've rarely ever had the desire to win a lottery. It is not does not bring the happiness that most people think it does anymore than wealth does. Wise people should chase wisdom with the same enthusiasm that they chase money.
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  • Profile picture of the author seonutshell
    This thread is full of win! Im a fan of making my own money, and then you can still play the lottery and ope to win at the same time.
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  • Profile picture of the author Odahh
    yes..

    earn it win it .. have a large amount of money just handed to me .

    let it come how ever it wants to come
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  • Profile picture of the author Jonathan 2.0
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    Earn it 100%.
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    • Profile picture of the author rebirthfreedom
      Is it sad I don't even know how to play the lottery!! I'm with you 100% I find the money making process fun. I'd rather earn it myself. You also appreciate it more and are more likely to be wise with it.
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  • Profile picture of the author keith88
    Originally Posted by TheCoach View Post

    Years ago as a young man my Mom was always wishing she would win the lottery. I told her I'd rather earn my money rather than win it. My thinking at the time was I wanted to be able to look back and say "I made it on my own".

    My Mom thought I was nuts. Maybe I am as I still feel the same way. Just curious, how all of you feel. Would you rather earn it, or win it, and why.

    As I've grown older I've come to realize that half the fun in making money is in the process. The people we meet, the things we learn, etc.

    EARN IT OR WIN IT?
    Watch this video and you will see why winning it will be the worst! The money will leave you if you haven't earned it by exchanging value!

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    • Profile picture of the author cajtrixie
      Personally, both.

      I want to earn my own money. However, if I happened to win the lottery (or some such), I would probably consider it a bonus from the universe for working as hard as I can every day, and I would gladly accept it (or what I got to keep of it) without guilt or negative feelings. I guess I would consider it an indirect payment, of sorts. ^_^

      Working hard and earning what you have is a wonderful thing, but I wouldn't pass up a good opportunity, just because it doesn't quite fit an ideal. ^_~

      Also, as a side note, the sucky part about winning the lottery would be all of the people who suddenly want money from you, and having to tell them no (if you're going to tell them no). However, I would consider that payment for the awesome part: using some of the money to build my mom the small log cabin she's always dreamed of, and putting the rest into my business and/or retirement.

      If winning the money meant that I could give my mom even half of what's she's given me, I would take it in less than a heartbeat! ^-^
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      • Profile picture of the author Jonathan 2.0
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        Originally Posted by cajtrixie View Post

        If winning the money meant that I could give my mom even half of what's she's given me, I would take it in less than a heartbeat! ^-^
        Good point cajtrixie.

        It would be nice to buy everything I've been planning for my family. (Dad, Mum, Brothers.)

        However I'll eventually be able to do that from my business. : )
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  • Profile picture of the author Jeffery Moss
    If you win the money and don't have the wisdom to manage it, then you will quickly misspend the money and be broke again. But, if you already have life experience that has taught you good money management skills, then it won't matter whether or not you win the money or earn it, because you will be careful in how it's spent.
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    • Profile picture of the author cajtrixie
      Originally Posted by Jeffery Moss View Post

      If you win the money and don't have the wisdom to manage it, then you will quickly misspend the money and be broke again. But, if you already have life experience that has taught you good money management skills, then it won't matter whether or not you win the money or earn it, because you will be careful in how it's spent.
      Too true. 0.o
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      • Profile picture of the author IM Inc
        People generally tend not to value something that falls free in their lap. Definitely EARN IT!
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  • Profile picture of the author jay walters
    I totally agree with you man. I would rather enjoy earning my money rather than winning it. The chances of winning a lottery ticket is like one in a millions but the chances of earning money is 100% sure thing.
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  • Profile picture of the author Aaron Doud
    I wouldn't regret winning it and I am smart enough to not lose it.

    But there is a better feeling about being self made. But winning would make it easier since you would get a head start and be able to take bigger smart risks.
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  • Profile picture of the author onlinesolutions1985
    If you earn it and you'll become successful then you really get your reward because you put an effort on it.
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