I would like to think I would be able to keep my head about the whole thing, but like most things, easier said than done. Just finding out the next morning that you hit the jackpot would be something that I would have to pinch myself to make sure I'm not dreaming. I can only imagine that day-to-day life would change drastically.
A definite thing to do is to hire a financial advisor and a lawyer in order to set up a type of trust. I know these are expenses and can be seen as unnecessary at times, but I don't want to go spending crazy and burn through all my money. I would probably allow myself a certain allowance to live comfortably but not let it be my only source of income.
I would still finish pursuing my degree in college even after winning the lottery. Some people might only be motivated to earn a degree because of the ability to make more money in their lives and without the need for money, what would be the purpose of a degree? I still think it is important to have a solid education to fall back on, and I also believe there is something to be said about seeing something all the way through by finishing what you started.
In addition, another thing that I would do if money wasn't an issue would be to travel the world. I have never been to Europe and have heard a lot of amazing experiences from people who have been to different countries throughout that continent. Also, in order to truly have an understanding of different cultures, what better way to learn than to fully immerse myself in them?
Even though I know practically nothing about fashion, I think it would be pretty exciting to design my own brand of clothing. Particularly exercise and casual clothes such as t-shirts, sweatpants, and underwear. This is a very tough market to break into, but why not do something that I would enjoy if I had the resources available?
As something I am passionate about, I would probably have my own podcast for a sports talk show. I have always intended to do this while at college and potentially will before I graduate. Having enough time to make sure I really put maximum effort into the podcast is something that I want to make sure of. I think being able to do this full-time would be very exciting for me, and having it be a podcast means that I would be able to run the show how I like.
However, what would be a fun lottery winning article without talking about how I would spend some money? Definitely would have to buy a nice sports car to flaunt my wealth and a nice new wardrobe as well. Donating to a local charity wouldn't be a bad idea either. Anyways, I don't want to get too caught up in my daydreams while I should be studying for my finals.
