My grandfather was the stingiest person in the world. I got a $30 gift card from him after he died. For some reason, I decided to use it instead of passing it on. There was a time in my life before and after that event. When I gave the card to the cashier, her face turned pale.
Cashier: That’s not possible, where did you get that?
Me: Uh… My grandfather had it. Cashier: “STOP EVERYONE!” IN FRONT OF US is the winner of our secret sweepstakes that has been running for ten years!
The cashier was very excited to tell the customer that the gift card was a special promotional item with a million dollar prize that went unused for years. I stood there stunned as the store manager came over to confirm what I already knew. My grandfather’s “stingy” gift turned into a fortune that changed my entire life and future in an instant.
What you can learn from the story: Being stingy means you like to make every dollar count. But sometimes it’s nice to spend your hard-earned money on the people you love. It doesn’t mean spending a lot of money. You can show that you care by making them happy or giving them that gift they’ve always wanted.