What I'd Do With Fifty Thousand Dollars - $50000

What Would Fifty Thousand Dollars $50000 Do For You?

© 2009-2010, Charles Clayton

(last updated 12 January 2009)

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The thought of having a $50000 windfall or $50000 tax free is beyond the average person's means. But it is not beyond the realm of possibilities when $100000 or a $million is definitely "out there." With the cost of living so high today, it's still a nice amount to think that $50000 would make a big difference in quality of life for most. Would this make a difference to you now, or later on? Read on if you think this sounds interesting. Don't worry, I'm not selling anything, but I want you to dream big.
I'm reminded of the three wishes from Aladin's lamp. Remember the story where Aladin rubs the lamp and the genie appears to grant him three wishes. In this make believe story, you have $50000 in stead. There are no rules, just $50000 US Dollars (USD). Would you bury it in a can for a rainy day or spend it all having fun? Would you put in real estate, an education, or contribute to a good cause? Could you buy all the food you'd like for dinner out for years, or pay off debts? Could you help a few friends in need, or could give a lending hand to a special family who has lost hope?
Most people who dream big, think without boundaries. They don't limit the possibilities when crafting a plan. If you find yourself limited by bounds, it can limit the creativity inside your mind. Your soul is a creative force, and the only thing holding most of us back is our limitations. Limitations physically, mentally, spiritually, materially, or in the dimensions of time and space. It is possible if you believe in miracles to go beyond these limitations occassionally. But what would happen if suddenly, without any advanced notice, your world changed immediately, and you were put in the situation of holding a $50000 windfall (all legal) and it was tax free?
Could you handle $50000? Would you need time to plan it out? Would you feel threatened, selfish, happy, joyful, elated, calculating, merciful, loved, loving, greedy, purposful, unselfish, blessed, gifted, soulful, blank, ready to burst with laughter, powerful, diminished, thankful, or a hundred other adjectives at once? Could this windfall of $50000 be a curse or your "boat that's come in?" Can you be the judge, or would you need a jury? Is it possible others would look at you with jealousy or disdain? Would you be an outcast, or would you be alive with friends and fame?
Have you made a decision yet with the unexpected windfall of $50000, or is it too much to contemplate? Could you plop down a chunk on that favorite condo or house you've eyed for years? Would you walk in to that car dealership to negotiate on your favorite auto, crossover, or truck? Would you plan that special trip to see the world, or visit another country? Would you pay a tutor to learn a new language and try to go on a trip to help missionaries feed and clothe the poor? Would you buy some new clothes to improve your image? Would you visit a business broker and take a shot as an independent business owner in your community? Would you stock up on your favorite tools or hobby supplies? Would you invest in a music instrument and take lessons from a master musician? Could you do this with a $50000 windfall today?
Seeing is believing, but can you imagine the possibilities of holding $50000 today, and dreaming what it would be like with that experience? Most know what it's like to get paid for their first job. It was satisfying, but soon it seemed like the pay was not enough for the labor or skill applied. The wages soon seemed meager for the hard back breaking work, and made the grind hard to handle. However, what would it be like to experience a windfall of $50000 without any strings attached, no taxes to pay, no one looking over your shoulder, nobody begging, no one to rip you off?
Would you go shopping with $50000, or would you stop by your favorite sports shop to invest in a new fitness gym? Would you visit your favorite book store, or antique dealer? Would you take your son, daughter, nephew, neice, or grandchild to the ice capades followed by dinner out? Could you feed a hungry child afar through a special needs organization? Would you make a donation to your favorite charity, or give it away to the children's hospital to research diseases or pay a needy bill instead? Could you use it to cheer up an elder at an assisted care facility in your neighborhood? Would you use it to fix up your yard or garden? Could you replace all of your appliances with new ones, and still have money to buy furniture to replace the worn out items? Would you carpet your floors, or lay down laminates? Could you use a kitchen or bath remodelling? How about special coins, stamps, or collectables to wrap up your collection. What about some new paintings to dress up the house or office? Would you treat your spouse, or employees to the vacation of a life-time? How about a trip to Disneyland, or the Le Mans? Would you like season tickets to your favorite sports team, symphony, or front row seats to another special event? Would you donate to your favorite political cause, or organize to run a political campaign for a cause you believe in? Would you advertise where it would save your company? Would you spend it in Reno or Las Vegas? The possibilities are endless.
Have you started making your list yet? It never hurts to have your list ready. Have you made pictures of your dream yet? What do you want to do? Start making your list today. Write it down and tuck it away. Remind yourself and share your dream with someone who you love. It's not too hard is it? Dreaming is more than wishful thinking. If you can dream, it is possible that it could happen. If your list is ready, you will know what to do if your $50000 tax-free windfall comes. It could happen when you are not expecting, and will you be ready? Will you be giving, selfish, or loving? Will you be helpful, or learning? Will you train or be trained? Could you experience the dream or help others fulfill their dreams? Get started today, and list your dream. Make a list. Do it today. Shoot for the moon, dream big. Put colors, pictures, and descriptions of everything in your dream in a scrapbook. Tell those you trust, or say it to strangers. Someday, your dream can be true with a $50000 windfall.

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