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5 replies to ““Lottery” A TWS Short Story”
Even without reading the comic panels below in advance, given my exposure to local drama, adverts and TV and moralful stories of people making bad purchase decisions, I know how the comic is heading to and what the moral of the story is. But let’s get back to reality: not many of us reading this, or any for that matter, would be able to strike lottery upon miracle. But even if someone did, at least we can learn to not spend recklessly. Absolute power corrupts, so a check-and-balance is needed – no pun inteded.
I’d spend 1mil on a home, spend 5-10k a year travelling, invest in diff things with another mil or 2, and save the rest. Wouldn’t even bother to a get a car tbh
Wow, this post really hits hard! The way it dives into the whole lottery concept is quite relatable, especially the part where it challenges our perception of luck versus hard work. I love how it shows that while we get all hyped up about winning big, we often overlook the grind that actually makes a difference in our lives. That twist at the end hits different too!
We always fantasize about hitting the jackpot, but do you think that if we really did win, we’d just end up more lost than ever? Like, how would a sudden windfall change our priorities in life? I reckon this is something many of us face in our daily lives, especially being in this ‘sandwich generation’ trying to balance our own dreams while supporting our fam. What do you guys think?
Even without reading the comic panels below in advance, given my exposure to local drama, adverts and TV and moralful stories of people making bad purchase decisions, I know how the comic is heading to and what the moral of the story is. But let’s get back to reality: not many of us reading this, or any for that matter, would be able to strike lottery upon miracle. But even if someone did, at least we can learn to not spend recklessly. Absolute power corrupts, so a check-and-balance is needed – no pun inteded.
I already made plans on how much to spend, where to spend, how much to invest and save if i struck toto.
Still waiting since 15 years ago
Is there a need to win a lottery in order to retire early?
I’d spend 1mil on a home, spend 5-10k a year travelling, invest in diff things with another mil or 2, and save the rest. Wouldn’t even bother to a get a car tbh
Wow, this post really hits hard! The way it dives into the whole lottery concept is quite relatable, especially the part where it challenges our perception of luck versus hard work. I love how it shows that while we get all hyped up about winning big, we often overlook the grind that actually makes a difference in our lives. That twist at the end hits different too!
We always fantasize about hitting the jackpot, but do you think that if we really did win, we’d just end up more lost than ever? Like, how would a sudden windfall change our priorities in life? I reckon this is something many of us face in our daily lives, especially being in this ‘sandwich generation’ trying to balance our own dreams while supporting our fam. What do you guys think?