I went to a hockey game last night and found myself laughing at one of the intermission activities. This one is pretty simple—a section number was revealed and everyone in the section won a lottery ticket.
The winning section was in the lower level of the arena. These seats cost about $90 each. However, as the section number was revealed, everyone seated in the section responded with more excitement than they would had their favorite player scored a hat trick. These people spent $90 each and were thrilled to receive a $1 lottery ticket that probably won them nothing.
It’s easy to lose perspective in life. These people spent $90 each for the chance to win $1 (which likely would result in no additional winnings). Sure, none of them came to the game to win a lottery ticket, but you couldn’t tell that by their reaction.
We need to keep life in perspective or we too will celebrate dumbness. That’s what the world celebrates and that’s how politicians want us to think. They know that an intelligent electorate doesn’t bode well for them.
Before you celebrate what you’re about to be given, take a moment to reflect on what that gift actually cost you. You’ll probably discover that you paid for your prize several times! Think about it.






