Lottery VS. You

So this entry is a little different than what I'm usually talking about, but interesting nonetheless. I was thinking recently about how much money people spend on the lottery, hoping and wishing to hit "the big one".

I work with people who buy powerball tickets every time there is a drawing. Usually they buy at least 5 $1 tickets. Now the Powerball has 3 drawings a week. So if you add it up $15 a week times 52 weeks, you get $780.

Can you imagine putting that money into starting your own business? Instead of hoping to hit it big, you are actually working towards a real opportunity to make real money. I started my own online store 8 months ago for less than $500, but that doesn't include future marketing costs. I think realistically you could start up for under $1000. That's just going without buying your lottery tickets for a year. Not a bad trade off if you ask me.

So next time your in the grocery store or gas station, and you look over at the powerball machine, stop for a second or two and make a choice that might just change your life.

It's You VS. The Lottery, Which One Will You Choose?