I have often wondered what I would do if I were on Deal or No Deal with Howie Mandel and was faced with the scenario of only having two brief cases one with 1 cent or one with $1 million. The way the game plays out is that a broker would offer me $500,000 that I could walk away with or I could risk it all and receive either 1cent or $1million. Most people would say play it safe and take the $500,000. I don’t know if I agree with that.
I am in no way, shape or form a professional gambler, but I do gamble a lot in how my life turns out. For instance this summer I am skipping an internship to do missions work in Florida. Did I mention it’s my last summer and after this I will devote all my energy to full time work. I could potentially make quite a bit of money this summer but I’m choosing not to, to take a once in a lifetime opportunity.
I’m not worried about not making as much as usual because I can find other ways to earn money. I believe in myself and know I am capable of double my income if I put my mind to it. Maybe that is why I would go for the million on Deal or No Deal rather than take the $500,000. I didn’t have it with me when I came and I certainly can’t take it to my next life. $500,000 would certainly make your life different, but would it make your life better? If you don’t like your life with the salary you make now, how do you know you would like it with $500,000? Try to do what you have always wanted to do now, then if you believe you need more money later find ways to earn a little extra on the side. I’m sure you’re capable.
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