Episode
What it’s really like to win the lottery | Matt Pitcher
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- TED Business
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- Jan 5, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 881
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Summary
What happens when ordinary people win the lottery? Financial planner Matt Pitcher shares lessons from more than a decade of advising lotto winners, revealing how sudden wealth can unbalance life and spark consumerism — or create profound opportunities for meaning. This talk just might make you rethink the link between money and happiness. Then Modupe reflects on hitting the jackpot at work and what does it mean to have days filled with joy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.