If you were offered 10 million to stop cycling would you take it?
10-16-08, 02:54 PM
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If you were offered 10 million to stop cycling would you take it?
I think I would, I think anything over 5 million I would take. what about you guys? oh and if you take the money you would be killed if you ever rode a bicycle again.
This was asked in a motorcycle forum and 99% of everyone agreed they take the cash. Cycling I think is a stronger type of passion, Or is money really more important to you guys too?
This was asked in a motorcycle forum and 99% of everyone agreed they take the cash. Cycling I think is a stronger type of passion, Or is money really more important to you guys too?
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I think I would, I think anything over 5 million I would take. what about you guys? oh and if you take the money you would be killed if you ever rode a bicycle again.
This was asked in a motorcycle forum and 99% of everyone agreed they take the cash. Cycling I think is a stronger type of passion, Or is money really more important to you guys too?
This was asked in a motorcycle forum and 99% of everyone agreed they take the cash. Cycling I think is a stronger type of passion, Or is money really more important to you guys too?
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I think I would, I think anything over 5 million I would take. what about you guys? oh and if you take the money you would be killed if you ever rode a bicycle again.
This was asked in a motorcycle forum and 99% of everyone agreed they take the cash. Cycling I think is a stronger type of passion, Or is money really more important to you guys too?
This was asked in a motorcycle forum and 99% of everyone agreed they take the cash. Cycling I think is a stronger type of passion, Or is money really more important to you guys too?
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No.
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I'd do it for a million (net of taxes). Cycling is nice, but there are plenty of other recreational activities that are a lot of fun too.
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I'd do it for one million . . . . but nothing less.
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Its a hard question... Having too much money could mess up your life in a lot of ways, and not being able to spend the money on cycling gear would be hard. I think having fun and a passion is more important than money, especially considering the consequences of it going to your head.
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10 million what? Dollars? Euros? Pounds sterling?
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Not for only ten million... maybe eleven million, I might think about it.
10-16-08, 03:01 PM
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Silly thread. But, If I did , i'd be grumpy forever. Money does not always make one happy. Don't get in my bike time, ask my wife- I'd be grumpy. She'd be estatic. .
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I think I would, I think anything over 5 million I would take. what about you guys? oh and if you take the money you would be killed if you ever rode a bicycle again.
This was asked in a motorcycle forum and 99% of everyone agreed they take the cash. Cycling I think is a stronger type of passion, Or is money really more important to you guys too?
This was asked in a motorcycle forum and 99% of everyone agreed they take the cash. Cycling I think is a stronger type of passion, Or is money really more important to you guys too?
10-16-08, 03:06 PM
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Yes.
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This is tough. If I didn't have to work and had a ton of money, I'd move to a great cycling area and spend all my time riding. Not worth it.
10-16-08, 03:08 PM
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Hmm. I guess I could go back to drinking. I can buy a new liver.
[edit] Heck, with 10 Large, I could afford cocaine this time around.... Except I'll have to budget for 2 livers now.
[edit] Heck, with 10 Large, I could afford cocaine this time around.... Except I'll have to budget for 2 livers now.
Last edited by caloso; 10-16-08 at 03:11 PM.
10-16-08, 03:17 PM
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Tough question.
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It would only ruin your life if you were stupid and irresponsible. Otherwise, it would make your life quite enjoyable. I have a few clients that are deca-millionaires. They live wildly exciting lives and as far as I can tell, they are all much happier than the average joe.
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right now i would say no. but thats because i already have money. not 10 million but enough that 10 million wouldnt excite me enough to give up something i love. but check back with me in a few months and see if i havent lost all my money in the stock market.