When it comes to business and personal success, Lama Christie McNally’s “The Diamond Cutter: The Buddha on Managing Your Business and Your Life” is a must-read. Through a combination of Eastern philosophy and Western practices, McNally offers a guide to mastering balance and achieving success. Drawing on his own Buddhist faith and teachings, McNally offers a unique perspective to help readers better understand how to best manage their business and personal lives.
At the core of the book is the Diamond Cutter, an ancient spiritual metaphor. It explains the “universally accepted accountability principle that ensures win-win transactions”. This principle states that, when we act with purpose we can create beneficial situations and reach our desired ends without causing harm to ourselves or others. The Diamond Cutter is a tool to teach readers how to act responsibly and ethically in order to achieve their goals and find balance in both their business and personal lives.
Throughout, McNally guides readers with poetic explanations of Buddhist teachings from the 8th century that can be applied to modern-day scenarios. The first section examines the importance of managing one’s emotions, and how to find inner peace and joy in spite of stressful situations. It looks at the idea of “letting go” – learning to detach from the outcome of events and allowing space for change. The second section focuses on the importance of being generous and having faith that our efforts will be rewarded in the long run. It highlights the importance of setting positive intentions and its relevance to achieving ultimate success. The last section stresses the importance of self-development and cultivating kindness and empathy as a means to gain success.
Reading The Diamond Cutter is sure to leave readers with a newfound understanding of how personal and business success comes from looking inward. It will guide readers to becoming more mindful and compassionate, while offering sound advice on how to maintain a balanced lifestyle. The book is best suited to those who seek spiritual self-improvement, as well as those who are looking to find better ways to manage their business and personal lives.
For an added measure of personal reflection and understanding, “The Diamond Cutter: The Buddha on Managing Your Business and Your Life” should absolutely be added to your library. While some examples are outdated by today’s standards, McNally’s overall message rings true – that true happiness and success will always come from within.
