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Considered by many to be one of the finest speeches ever written, Acres of Diamonds offers a multitude of lessons about the rewards of work, education and finding the riches of life in one's own back yard.

In Acres of Diamonds Russell H. Conwell shows us how to identify the riches and opportunity that lie all around us. Many people search their entire life for opportunity never realizing that everything they need to succeed is already within their reach if only they recognized... Read Full Overview

"The man who can put himself in the place of other men, who can understand the workings of their minds, need never worry about what the future has in store for him." - Russell H. Conwell In Acres of Diamonds , Russell H. Conwell shares timeless wisdom and practical advice on... Read Full Overview

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This stirring manifesto shows how to discover everything you need to succeed--where you least expect it. So begins one of the most famous speeches of the twentieth century, a talk that educator and minister Russell H. Conwell delivered before literally thousands of audiences... Read Full Overview

The riches you are searching for may already be well within your reach.

American Baptist minister and lawyer, Russell Conwell was the founder and first President of Temple University who is probably best remembered for his inspirational speech "Acres of Diamonds", in which he puts forth the idea that one need not look elsewhere for opportunity,... Read Full Overview

In "Acres of Diamonds," Russell Conwell shows success is a spiritual idea--the result of spiritual principles. Though not a "get rich guide," Conwell's book shows how to find a fortune-if you know where to look. There are as many opportunities for success today as in Conwell's... Read Full Overview

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Acres de Diamantes de Russell H. Conwell es, quiz?, la conferencia que se ha pronunciado m?s veces en la historia, y como libro ha sido recomendado en cientos de empresas y organizaciones por los grandes motivadores de este siglo.

La historia de Ali Hafed que quer?a encontrar... Read Full Overview

The Inspirational Classic. You, too, can find your fortune -- if you know where to look. Let the author point you in the right direction to find YOUR "Acres of Diamonds." There are many opportunities for success as ever today, because they are found first and foremost in one's... Read Full Overview

Acres of Diamonds, written by Russell H. Conwell, is a powerful and enduring work that emphasizes the importance of recognizing the wealth of opportunities already within our grasp. Based on Conwell's famous lecture, the book illustrates through vivid anecdotes and inspiring... Read Full Overview

"Acres of Diamonds" is a renowned lecture by Russell H. Conwell, first delivered in 1869 and repeated over 6,000 times worldwide. The lecture's central story about a farmer who sells his land to seek diamonds elsewhere, only to discover the sold land was rich with them, underscores... Read Full Overview

*"Acres of Diamonds,"* by Russell H. Conwell, is a motivational lecture turned book that conveys the powerful message that one need not look elsewhere for success or wealth; the opportunities for achieving both lie in one's own backyard. Through engaging anecdotes and examples,... Read Full Overview

"Acres of Diamonds" is a renowned lecture by Russell H. Conwell, first delivered in 1869 and repeated over 6,000 times worldwide. The lecture's central story about a farmer who sells his land to seek diamonds elsewhere, only to discover the sold land was rich with them, underscores... Read Full Overview