What is life like AFTER wining the lottery like? Is it all roses and romance? Or is it just like life BEFORE winning the lotto.....just with a whole lot more money..:-)? In this article we are going to take a look at what life changes you should expect after winning a big cash prize, and the #1 mistake you MUST learn to avoid to stay sane, safe and happy!
How does life change for most lottery winners...OTHER than the obvious?
Most quit work. (often immediately) Many become the primary caretakers for their families.....often being responsible for the financial well being of cousins, nephews, kids, friends and anyone else who shows up at their door with their hands out..:-) Many feel a ton of pressure...and new found insecurity about who they should trust...and who should be avoided like the plague. (often including people who have been part of their lives for years)
What about the positive changes a lottery winner experiences?
The fun and freedom of being financially free is a very liberating thing. You can do the things you want...when you want. You aren't beholden to living a "smaller" life than the one you were destined to live. You can come and go as you please...and so too can those you care about most. Another "unadvertised" bonus is that you get a perspective on money that MOST people never will. You learn to appreciate it....but not worship it! (because it truly is NOT the most important thing in the world as most will learn fairly fast)
The #1 MISTAKE that most lottery winners regret is this.......
Learning to say "NO" too late. The truth is, "no" is the most important word for a lottery winner to learn. Too many people want to much from you..and you can't reasonably accommodate everyone. Not saying "no" early can lead to fractured relationships later....and a constant and never ending barrage of requests that CAN ruin your life (and your relationships) if you don't get an early jump on setting clear, concise and FIRM boundaries. (the #1 lesson that ALL lottery winners share in common for sure!)
