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The Money Club for Young Adults
You Won the Birth Lottery
If you were born in Canada (or live here now) you are one of the select few who have been born into a very good deal.
- You are getting a good education, have access to good health care, enjoy free speech and the rule of law, working internet and electricity, and you are allowed to pursue whatever you want to get ahead in life.
- You are already a big winner!
- Winning the birth lottery does not guarantee you success or riches.
- However, you do have a ticket to the dance.
- It is important to have perspective; this will help you deal with the highs and lows of life.
- Are you taking full advantage of the gift you were given at birth?
Warren Buffet and Jay-Z video on luck
The chance a world baby will be born in Canada is 0.26% or 1 in 384.
Canada ranks #3 in the world in quality of life
US NEWS: Quality of Life
Beyond the essential ideas of broad access to food, housing, quality education, health care and employment, quality of life may also include intangibles such as job security, political stability, individual freedom and environmental quality. Through all phases of life, these countries treat their citizens well.
Does this mean Canada is perfect?
No, of course not. But it does indicate it is better than most other countries on the planet.
Thought Exercise
What if you were born in another country.
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Syria? Venezuela? North Korea? Haiti? Ukraine? Russia? poor in the US?
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How would your life be different?
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Would your career options after graduation be different?
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