If you were me

@Jenaisle (14078)

Philippines

June 3, 2023 9:34am CST

Would you rather win the lottery than live a longer life? Or would you rather have a longer life than win the lottery? Why? For me, I would rather win the lottery. Why? Because I could do all the things I wanted to do such as helping my kids and my siblings, and donating to the needy than living a longer life without purpose. What about you? What are your thoughts on this? Which do you prefer and why?

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@LindaOHio (188216)

• United States

3 Jun 23

I would rather win the lottery. There is so much good that could be done with that money. We could move to the Florida Keys and buy a boat; and we could support a lot of good charities.

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@Jenaisle (14078)

• Philippines

3 Jun 23

Yes, you could help many people. I hope your dreams and mine would come true someday.

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@TheHorse (226284)

• Walnut Creek, California

4 Jun 23

I'd rather NOT win the lottery, stay right where I am, and donate my time to various travesties...I mean charities. And then visit you in the Florida Keys.

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@LindaOHio (188216)

• United States

4 Jun 23

@Jenaisle I hope so too.

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@AmbiePam (97988)

• United States

3 Jun 23

If I were healthy, or if I had a husband and children I would choose a long life (although I know my dad would think like you do because he'd also want to help his kids, family, and friends). Seeing as I have none of those things, I would choose the lottery, which I hate to say.

I would love to know my family could have excellent healthcare, my nieces and nephew would get a great education, and I know so many people I would love to help out. I would love to be able to send checks to help out many people and organizations. But as for you, young lady, I am absolutely certain your family would rather have YOU live a long life than the lottery. So don't go making any deals with the devil.

*I've also never played the lottery so I'm never going to make this happen.

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@AmbiePam (97988)

• United States

3 Jun 23

@Jenaisle Nah. Once you hit thirty, you’re supposed to start counting backwards.

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@Jenaisle (14078)

• Philippines

4 Jun 23

That's a good way to put it.

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@Jenaisle (14078)

• Philippines

3 Jun 23

Amber, you made me laugh. Making a deal with the devil certainly looks tempting. However, may I say that I'm no longer a young lady? I'm a retired old lady, counting her final days on earth.

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@snowy22315 (189108)

• United States

4 Jun 23

I would prefer the lottery winning. I suspect I will live long enough to enjoy it.

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@Jenaisle (14078)

• Philippines

4 Jun 23

Your choice is the same as mine. It's better to die rich than die poor.

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@Jenaisle (14078)

• Philippines

4 Jun 23

@sjvg1976 Correct, money is to be used.

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@sjvg1976 (41966)

• Delhi, India

4 Jun 23

@Jenaisle what is the use of the money when you cannot use it.

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@LadyDuck (473958)

• Switzerland

3 Jun 23

Same as you, I would rather win the lottery. Living to become very old and running out of money would not be a happy life. If I win the lottery I can help a lot of people.

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@Jenaisle (14078)

• Philippines

3 Jun 23

Indeed. I'm glad I share the same thoughts with you, Anna. Enjoy your weekend.

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@LadyDuck (473958)

• Switzerland

4 Jun 23

@Jenaisle It's Sunday morning, it rains, it pours.

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@Jenaisle (14078)

• Philippines

4 Jun 23

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@TheHorse (226284)

• Walnut Creek, California

4 Jun 23

I would not want to win the lottery. I like to earn what I have. I would like to live as long as I can while still being happy, healthy and active. And ungodly attractive to women.

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@Jenaisle (14078)

• Philippines

4 Jun 23

ungodly attractive, I wonder what that would look like?

You're an honest and capable man who could do all that.

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@Jenaisle (14078)

• Philippines

4 Jun 23

@TheHorse Great! as long as you're happy and it doesn't harm anyone then it's okay.

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@TheHorse (226284)

• Walnut Creek, California

4 Jun 23

@Jenaisle My delusions of adequacy continue to serve me well.

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@cabuyogty (3580)

• Philippines

3 Jun 23

I want to live longer because i still want to achieve goals in my life . Have a nice day.

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@Jenaisle (14078)

• Philippines

3 Jun 23

That's a wonderful goal too. I hope you get your wish.

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@Jenaisle (14078)

• Philippines

4 Jun 23

@cabuyogty Amen.

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@cabuyogty (3580)

• Philippines

4 Jun 23

@Jenaisle thank you so much for the comment. Amen

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@youless (113054)

• Guangzhou, China

4 Jun 23

I would also hope to win the lottery. The life depends on the quality rather than its length.

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@Jenaisle (14078)

• Philippines

4 Jun 23

Nicely said. I agree. Welcome to the club!

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@sjvg1976 (41966)

• Delhi, India

4 Jun 23

I would not like to win a lottery or live a longer life.

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@Jenaisle (14078)

• Philippines

4 Jun 23

Oh, then it's your choice. Do whatever you want as long as you are happy.

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@sjvg1976 (41966)

• Delhi, India

4 Jun 23

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@jstory07 (143855)

• Roseburg, Oregon

4 Jun 23

I would want to live a longer life. I have everything that I need right now.

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@Jenaisle (14078)

• Philippines

4 Jun 23

Awesome, I pray you get your wish come true.

@nela13 (58877)

• Portugal

4 Jun 23

I enjoy living and I want to be here for many years, no money can replace a mother in my kids lives. I want to see them grow, money comes and go but life is precious.

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@Jenaisle (14078)

• Philippines

5 Jun 23

That's a great way to put it. Yes, your kids need their mother.

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@nela13 (58877)

• Portugal

5 Jun 23

@Jenaisle Thank you

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@Jenaisle (14078)

• Philippines

5 Jun 23

@nela13 You're welcome.

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@KityCat (7745)

• India

4 Jun 23

Well. If I can get to live a long life , I could win a lottery atleast once in the lifetime . Although with my past experiences , I have been very unlucky

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@Jenaisle (14078)

• Philippines

5 Jun 23

You could be lucky next time, don't give up.

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@MarieCoyle (43650)

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4 Jun 23

We all want money AND a long and healthy life. But, we don't get to pick and choose. There are pros and cons to both, as we know. I would have to give this question a lot of serious thought. I do know money is important, but it truly isn't everything.

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@Jenaisle (14078)

• Philippines

4 Jun 23

As usual, very well said Marie. You've got an amazing way of thinking things over. You're cool. I wish I had the same mental acuity as you have. Take care and enjoy your weekend.

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@Jenaisle (14078)

• Philippines

4 Jun 23

@MarieCoyle "sharp as a tack," now I learned something again. Thanks and have a wonderful weekend.

@MarieCoyle (43650)

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4 Jun 23

@Jenaisle Everyone looks at things differently. They just do. And yes, I have a huge tendency to overthink things at times--and make more work for myself. But I am a work in progress, we all are. If we were perfect, what would we work on, what would our goals be? Haha, I won't EVER be perfect, so I don't have to worry about it. And you are well versed and sharp as a tack, you know!!

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@MrDenata (12911)

• Indonesia

4 Jun 23

Win the lottery (I assume that this is a BIG MONEY) and travel the world with my family, investing the money, and donating them of course and make sure that my family get a better life

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@Jenaisle (14078)

• Philippines

4 Jun 23

Awesome, I love your plans. I hope they will all come true as do mine. Good luck to both of us.

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@MrDenata (12911)

• Indonesia

4 Jun 23

@Jenaisle amen for that, Jen

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