Secrets to Success: Big Winners Share Their Strategies!

We all dream about getting rich overnight, but very few people actually win the lottery. When luck clearly factors in, many of the biggest winners say strategy, mindset and preparation also played a part in their life-altering wins. In this piece we share stories of people who hit the lottery in real life, and how — according to them — they did it.

Honing the right mindset: Believe you can win

One thing that many big winners have in common is a belief in the positive thinking. Most said they imagined themselves winning before they ever purchased a ticket. “I always said I was going to win the lottery,” said Jim R., a winner of the Powerball jackpot from the state of Florida. “I didn’t know how soon but I was convinced it was coming.”

That frame of mind allowed them to remain steady and concentrated even through years without large victories. They didn’t view it as spending money; they viewed it as an investment in a dream in which they really believed. Experts refer to this mindset as manifestation, and though it’s no surefire way to success, it has definitely worked for some.

Picking the Right Numbers

“Some winners just go with significant dates in their lives — birthdays, anniversaries — and some come up with numbers randomly or through phrenology.” Sandra M., a Mega Millions winner from Texas, for example, played the same numbers week after week. For ten years in a row, I played my children’s birthdays. And then, one day, it happened.”

Others believe in statistics — playing willless common combinations or avoiding patterns. It’s important to note that every number individually still has the same chance of being picked, but these techniques may help prevent sharing the jackpot with others.

Consistency is Key

The biggest piece of advice that arose in a few interviews was the importance of consistency. A lot of winners play on a regular basis — be it once a week or a few times a month. “You don’t have to spend a lot of money,” said Henry D., a retired school teacher who won a $5 million scratch-off. “I established a small amount to spend, purchased tickets every Friday and considered it my coffee money. My number came up eventually.”

If you want to win and you also want to bet a lot, trying to keep it within the realm of reason, and usually being consistent for a long period of time will generate a slight edge in terms of exposure to winning. The trick is to not quit too early.

Joining a Lottery Pool

A shockingly large number of huge winners were lotto pool members with friends, family, or coworkers. These groups enable members to purchase more together, boosting their odds without spending a fortune. “We had 20 people in our office pool,” said Denise F., who shared a $100 million prize with her fellow workers. “We always joked about it, but then it became real.”win the lottery