Your Acres Of DIAMONDS

There are many different variations of the ‘Acres of Diamonds’ story but the original was created by Russell Conwell and published in 1890. Conwell delivered the story as a lecture over 6000 times so he must be considered as one of the original motivational speakers. Despite its popularity, I regularly meet people who haven’t heard it. ‘Acres of Diamonds’ may be an old story but it’s still very relevant today and worth reflecting on.

 

The story goes something like this:

A wealthy farmer heard about the riches that could be had from diamond mining so he dedicated his life to search for diamonds. He spent all of his money travelling and purchasing land, machinery and labour. It consumed all of his time and energy. He neglected all of the relationships in his life and he blew through every possession he ever owned. The farmer died broke and feeling like a failure. It was a totally different story for the man who bought his farm though. He accidentally discovered one of the largest diamond finds in history, right there on the farm!  

 

What does the ‘acres of diamonds’ story mean to your life?

 

Open your mind

Sometimes we can be so focused on one area that we cannot see further options. That is exactly why it can be good to talk to people who aren’t emotionally connected to your emotional problem. We can find ourselves to be indecisive in certain situations and yet we would be able to offer good advice if it were someone else. Increase your perspective and try to view life through a wider lens. It’s all the way you look at things and looking within is the best start. 

 

Look within

I’ve taught martial arts my whole life. I’ve always believed that everyone can fight. It’s about bringing out the fighting spirit that’s already there and connecting it with an improvement of physical movement. I’m simply developing what’s already there in my students.

A lot of the answers are already in you. Your happier, healthier and more successful self is already there on the inside. You are better than you think and stronger than you think. Dig your own back garden first in your pursuit of a brighter future.

 

Believe in yourself

Self-belief will give you the confidence to pursue the things you want and to develop into the person you wish to be. If you open your mind and look within then you’ll be on the right path to self-belief. If that’s too confusing or you need a quick confidence boost, simply remind yourself that If others can do it then so can you?  

 

Capitalise on your strengths

Every one of us has things we are good at and things we are bad at. Being honest with yourself can help to increase your self-awareness. Self-awareness can help you to identify your strengths and weaknesses. Concentrate on using the things you are good at to improve your life and try to become better in those areas that need work. Do this for long enough and you’ll have a large arsenal of skills.

 

Learn more

Education is the same as digging your own land for diamonds or even acquiring more land for your farm. Education comes in many forms and when you continually study, you will further develop your skills as well as adding new ones. 

Just like ‘acres of diamonds’, the grass isn’t always greener on the other side. Green with envy maybe! Focus on yourself first and then focus on helping as many people as possible. This will lead to a more successful and fulfilling life. I hope you discover lots of diamonds. Just remember that a diamond doesn’t look like a diamond in rough form!

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By Roundhouse Rob, The Success Sensei

 

Robert Devane is a serial entrepreneur and experienced investor as well as a former martial arts multiple World champion and professional MMA fighter with over 20 years of coaching experience.

 

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