The $100 Tip That Made Me Feel Richer Than Ever
A few months ago, I walked into Unwind Wellness in Georgetown, D.C. with a tight back and a $100 bill tucked inside my wallet—money I typically keep for emergencies.
I had no intention of spending it that day.
But halfway through the massage, I found myself thinking:
“There’s no way this could get any better.”
Then it did. And again. And again.
By the end, I felt like a completely different person. Grateful. Grounded. Restored.
The Moment That Shifted Everything
Something inside me knew I needed to do more than just say thank you. So I walked up to the front desk, slipped that emergency $100 bill into a tip envelope, and wrote a heartfelt note to the massage therapist.
I asked the receptionist, “Please make sure she gets this—it’s important.”
What happened next surprised me:
I didn’t just feel relaxed—I felt rich.
Not because of how much I gave, but because of who I became in the act of giving.
How Hustle Culture Kept Me From Feeling Abundant
For years, I was stuck in the mindset that many high achievers fall into:
Always planning for the future
Always preparing for the worst
Always working hard to get somewhere and finally feel secure
I grew up hearing smart money advice:
“Invest early.”
“Never go into debt.”
But those lessons quietly turned into rules—and those rules kept me in a cycle of withholding.
Not just money, but my time.
My energy.
My ability to simply be present and generous.
Without realizing it, I was operating from scarcity—thinking there would never be enough, so I had to hold on tightly to what I had.
A $100 Bill Became a Turning Point
That day, I realized: the emergency wasn’t financial.
The emergency was spiritual. Emotional. Energetic.
I was missing the richness of life because I was always in protection mode. Always planning. Always withholding.
Giving that tip wasn’t about being generous with money.
It was about choosing to live with trust, presence, and enoughness.
It broke the pattern of hustle.
It interrupted the loop of “I’ll feel better once I finally get there.”
And it invited me to feel abundant—right here. Right now.
What Small Act of Generosity Could You Offer Today?
You don’t have to tip $100 to experience the shift I did.
You could:
Compliment a coworker who’s been holding things down behind the scenes
Treat a colleague to coffee just because
Write a handwritten thank-you to a mentor
Celebrate someone else’s win, even if it has nothing to do with you
Be fully present for someone who needs your attention
These small acts disrupt the scarcity mindset.
They remind us that we don’t have to hustle for worthiness—we can embody it now.
Final Thought: The More You Give, the More You Grow
I thought giving would empty me. Instead, it expanded me.
Because abundance isn’t about how much you have. It’s about how freely you live.
When you stop hoarding your time, your energy, and your money, you start making room for something greater:
Peace. Joy. Alignment. Freedom.
And sometimes, it starts with something as small as a thank-you note… and a $100 tip.
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It’s time to stop hustling for worthiness.
It’s time to start living aligned.
You deserve it.
With you,
Chazz Scott | Leadership & Mindset Coach | Founder, Supra Mentem Consulting
Creator of the Rise & Reclaim Blueprint™ – Helping ambitious professionals break free from burnout and build a life that feels as good as it looks.
