There Is So Much Within You
The story of Ali in the classic, Acres of Diamond is one that has refused to clear from my memory ever since I read the story. Dr. Russell Cornwell, did a yeoman job by painting in stories the lives of the ordinary people whom greatness is within their grasp but couldn’t just smell it talk less of grabbing it.
What a great pity! Ali had a huge deposit of diamond in his garden, but just because he could do some searching sold off the garden for a peanut and went in search of diamond. He never found any diamond because he has sold it off and the lucky buyer discovered the world’s largest deposit in the same garden our journeyman friend sold off! Abu got frustrated with his life and committed suicide while our friend that bought Abu’s garden became the richest man of that time. What an Irony!
The story represents so many of us that have so many things to offer but are still wondering about what we want to do with our lives! Deposited in all of us is a huge deposit of greatness but amazingly only few ever get to become something in life. We talk about poverty, unemployment and several other things that should have never being heard among us if only we all can sit down and do some soul searching to discover the deposit within us.
Most times that I go out, I always see one person or the other that is evidently suffering and I shake my head praying silently that this ignorant person could just see what the Almighty has placed inside of him/her.
The world is replete with those who have discovered themselves and are really living it big and loud in our time, while there are also those who have failed to discover who they truly are and are living frustrated every day of their lives. Do you think the celebrities we have today will ever pick up pen to write an application for any job? No! They have discovered who they are meant to be and what is deposited within them. They never hesitated in using what is deposited inside and look at the fame people like them have acquired.
Prior to discovering my potentials, I used to be scared stiff whenever it occurs to me that I will leave the University one day and start looking for a job. I used to wonder whether I will be qualified for any job considering the education I receive everyday in the University. I used to see most of the courses as obsolete and irrelevant in this present age.
When I discovered my potentials, I just couldn’t be put down any longer. There has never being a day that I became dejected anymore because I have discovered a purpose to live for and I couldn’t be less excited. Whoa! What a great discovery! It was as if I just came into the world.
All those things that used to worry me disappeared because I was seeing a bright future instead of the bleak one that I used to see. People couldn’t believe I have decided not to look for a job like every of my other colleague that we graduated together. It was an abnormal situation to majority of them except just a few.
I want to let you know that your life can experience the same massive change I experienced years ago. Discover the power within you and you will never have to worry about your tomorrow again. Those who have discovered their passion are no better than you. You have the same brain and you can do the same thing they are doing if only you take the time to discover yourself.
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I think a lot of things are involved Bold. Most of us when we were young we were always excited of what we can do. Individually, we have unique qualities that we allow to wear away as we grow up.
I am presently reading a book from Marcus Buckingham titled ‘Go put your strengths to work’. In the book, Marcus explained it well, how we assume how growth affects (changes) our personality when it is not.
At times we find it difficult to believe that we are the same YOUNG brilliant and enthusiastic kids or 20yrs, 30yrs or 40yrs ago.
Let me end my comment with this quote from Marcus. He said; “as you grow, your goal should not be to transform yourself, to somehow conjure new forces from within you. Instead your goal should be to free up and focus the forces already there.”
RK
Great comment there Rich Kid.
Thanks for the wonderful quote and I hope you will be coming here regularly as from now on.
Thanks a million, bola.You are really doing grately,i started reading the first book but had,nt much time to finish. Most times i find myself not being focused as to what i want to do.Atimes its like i want to do/be everything,but av got no time.I appreciate your efforts encouraging us.Keep the good work up.Actually taught you were about offering me a job. Anyway,still appreciate.
Ihionu,
So glad to hear from you. We all lose focus most times, but the best way is to retrace our steps so that we can achieve the success we desire.
All the best my man
Thank you so much. i am the happiest man on earth being a partaker of this great work you are doing. There is always something new to learn. you ‘ll never can tell how much of great impact you have made on several lives. i’m quite sure there are thousand of people out there who will think about changes in their lives and can’t but make reference to you. i must say i really respect your courage for not neglecting that great potential you have within you. it’s getting better each and everyday. i really appreciate your relentlesss effort. Thumbs up man! keep up the good work. love you
Hi Bola,
Thanks for your inspiring and motivational articles,you are really doing
a good job and more grease to your elbow.As human beings we all
have our unique qualities that needs to be focussed upon and through
people like you inspiring and motivating us i think we shall achieve these potentials.
Bollyton,
Wonderful thing only happen in the life of he who believes.
You can actually make Great impact.friends be bold enough to take your chance if it’s for once just try something you will better for it.
Great post Bolaa. Keep up the good work. You’re a good motivator that touches millions of lifes.
Thanks.
Bola thanks for thje write up I have already discover that but do not know how to go about it, well i am still waiting for another free moment of discussion with you.
i think am impressed. thank u 4 helping me laugh my way through life. very impress with your site.
JUST WANA SAY THANKS FOR YOUR WONDERFUL ENCOURAGEMENTS AND ADVICE. SINCE I STARTED READING YOUR INFO I`VE BEEN SO NICE. THANKS AND KEEP ON HITING THE GROUND RUNING. LOVE YOU. ALEX.C
thank you Bola.
The lord is your strenght and Muscle
Wow! I am impressed by all these wonderful comments. It’s so great to know one is touching a lot of lives.
Tokunbo, love you too. Thanks for your great comment! It is HIGHLY appreciated. I hope you will pass on the message to your friends and colleagues.
Cheers
adewale lawal,
It is my sincere wish that we will all put our potentials to work. There lies the greatest satisfaction we can ever get in life.
Not seen or heard from you in a long while. Sure you are doing great Sir.
Cheers
Shibra,
I feel you my brother, your comment is nothing but the TRUTH!
cheers
Toyin,
Thanks for the compliments. Just doing my bits you know.
cheers
funmi,
The invitation extended to you is still available. Can you call me so that we can meet.
Waiting to hear from you.
Cheers
Alex, I’m so happy to read your comment. Keep the motivation high and NEVER allow anything take it away from you.
Cheers
Pedro,
You know you are ALWAYS welcome!
Thanks for the prayer.
Prudence,
Thanks for the visit and your comment.
God bless you
Hello Bola,
What’s happening to the other site,
Are You returning us to this old site?
Please i’ll love to see the new face of naijamotivation over and over.
No Pedro.
The new site is still there only that this is the blog for the new site. So everything is still working together for our good.
Cheers
Hi Bolly!
In addition to your down to earth article, the truth about the creation called man is that he is capable of doing anything he can imagine. The imagination process in man takes into cognisance his intellect which can either be active or dormant(more like potential energy). Every individual is gifted with a specific talent which can be converted to a commercial value. However, the truth is that very few people knows their talent, and increasely fewer knows how to discover their talent. Thus the question now is how does someone discover his talent? The answer to this is simple: Your talent lies in any activity you find very interesting, any activity you can spend the whole day doing without getting bored with. This calls for a personal audit!
Warm Regards
Thanks Bernand for your incisive comment. You made me remember the golden word: KNOW THYSELF!
Quite an age I heard from you. Hope all is well with your blog.
cheers
Hi Bola,thanks for that great and frank talk.after reading your article,this word by Dr Robert Anthony came to my mind-’if you change the way you look at things,the things you look at will change’.so, folks change your perspective concerning NIGERIA FROM -TIVE TO POSITIVE and YOU WILL SEE THAT NIGERIA IS A LAND FLOWING WITH MILK AND HONEY. H.A.P.P.Y. S.U.C.K.I.N.G!
It,s a great research you guys have made here.Bolly you are doing wonderfully good.May God strengthen you.!Bennard,your comment was exceptionally educating as well as inspirational.Thank you so much,I learnt alot from your comments.
oluwamuyiwa,
thanks for your great comment. The word of Dr. Anthony is very true
Hope you are doing great over there
Ben,
you know a community of motivated people is being built here. I am proud of the manner everyone is commenting now, it shows we are all great people and I am very excited to be surrounded by GREAT people.
Hope you are doing wonderfully well my man.
cheers
9ce article B. I want 2 ask a question, ve heard & read dis a million times but how does 1 really look inside nd discover those hidden treasures?………ve tried 2? i do no its true deep inside of mi, but how do i luk within me 2 discover my true self?
gr8 work u re doin 1ce again.
Well those hidden treasures may not be hidden afterall. What do I mean by this? They are the things you do everyday. They are the things that naturally come to you.
If I may ask, what are the things you enjoy doing? What are those things that when you do them they seem to give you so much pleasure than anything else?
Mine is encouraging people and yours could be football, singing or just anything. No one will discover it for you but yourself.
All the best as you discover the real you