Acres of Diamonds
By: Elaine Love
Russell Conwell was first an attorney, then a newspaper man, then a clergyman. It was while he was a clergyman that a group of poor young people came to him and asked him to instruct them in college classes. He said he would have to think about it. That sparked the idea for a college for poor and yet deserving students. He was so inspired that he traveled the country giving lectures. With his efforts, he almost single handed raised enough money to start Temple University.
What story could be compelling enough to raise millions? He told the true story of an African farmer. The farmer had heard about diamonds being found in Africa so he sold his farm for virtually nothing and wandered the African continent for years in search of the gleaming gems. Finally discouraged, broke and sick, he threw himself into the ocean and drown.
Meanwhile back on the farm, the new owner was watering his mule in a stream on the property and saw a rock which gave off a pretty blue and pink light when illuminated by a ray of sunlight. He took the unusual rock back and put it on his mantle as a curiosity. One day a friend stopped by and picked up the rock. After examining it, he almost fainted. When he asked the farmer if he knew what he had found, the farmer replied, “a piece of crystal.”
They went back out to the stream and found another and another and another. What the farmer had found was the largest diamond in Africa. The farm was literally covered with diamonds, not as large perhaps, but covered nonetheless. It turned out to be the largest diamond mine in the entire African continent.
The first farmer had owned acres of diamonds free and clear. Diamonds do not look like polished gems in their natural state.
We have acres of diamonds all around us every day but they require polish to reveal their total beauty. Most people do not recognize them because they come disguised in work clothes.
Look around your life. If you will just do a bit of research, put the word out, look at the opportunities around you, you will find your own acres of diamonds. Owning your own successful home based business is the treasure most of America and Canada are actively searching to find. If you already have it, congratulations. If not, why are you waiting? The home based business industry is not only the fastest growing industry in decades, but it is creating more millionaires than any other industry in history. Home Based Business is a 427 Billion Dollar Industry.
Look at your life, your blessings, your family, this wonderful country we live in, be grateful for the acres of diamonds you already possess. Don’t forget your children; they are a precious diamond waiting for your tender polishing. Why not work from home and spend more time with them.
Look at yourself. You have talents and abilities that are your own personal acres of diamonds. Every person has some special talent which is superior if we will but develop it. We each have within us our own acres of diamonds.
It breaks my heart to see someone give up on themselves or give up on owning their own business. Why? Some of scared they won’t be successful so they never start. Some are too settled in the status quo of having a job and letting someone else make the decisions and take the risk. No risk may feel safe but it certainly will not provide for your future. Would you rather be safe and broke or step out of your comfort zone and dare to reach for your dreams? Some would rather spend the money on happy hour rather than invest in themselves and their future. How about you? Where are your priorities? Are you ready to discover your own acres of diamonds?
I challenge you to look for your own acres of diamonds. Remember that diamonds do not look like diamonds in their rough state. It takes some shaping, polish and buffing to bring out the true luster. Your own marketing, speaking and leadership skills take that same shaping, polish, and constant buffing. You do that by being on training calls, reading books that make you stretch and grow, listening to constructive materials and attending live events. This is your future. We know the only way to create true wealth and security is to own your own business. If you think that a job will do it for you, how has that worked out for you so far?
There are acres of diamonds all around you waiting for you to recognize and develop their potential.
Elaine Love
M3 Certified Master Consultant
Millionaire Mastermind Group
Yes2Money.com
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