Acres of Diamonds, Russel Conwell
Acres of Diamonds, Russel Conwell
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Acres of Diamonds
The Classic Work on Finding Your Fortune Where You Least Expect It

Author: Russel Conwell, Russell H. Conwell, Mitch Horowitz

Narrator: Mitch Horowitz

Abridged: 39 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Ascent Audio

Published: 02/01/2016


Synopsis

Are You Ready for the Secret to Attaining
Wealth? It Is Right In Front of You…

Do you dream of a life of riches, prosperity, and purpose?
Well, stop dreaming – the answers are not in some fantasy or far-off place. They are directly under your nose.
Minister and Temple University-founder Russell H. Conwell became famous for his motivational and self-improvement lecture Acres of Diamonds, which he delivered around the nation more than 5,152 times before his death in 1925. In this empowering, concise statement Conwell shows you:
• Why wealth is in your own backyard.
• The one habit of hugely successful people.
• Why simplicity is your key to greatness.
• Why you have a RIGHT and an OBLIGATION to be rich.

Abridged and introduced by PEN Award-winning historian Mitch Horowitz, here is an audio presentation that you will never forget. Acres of Diamonds can alter the nature and direction of your life and fortunes.

The Condensed Classics Library
“40 Minutes to a New You”

Reviews

Goodreads review by Ian on March 03, 2014

There are some good values in Acres of Diamonds, but a pastor who argues that "poverty is the result of God's opinion of those people" and "rich men are the most honest men" is unbelievably misled. For one, does he know Jesus led a life of poverty, serving the poor? And for two, has he ever heard of......more

Goodreads review by Vaishali on February 28, 2015

From a very famous speech in the 1800s. Hilarious in places, and with some surprising historical information. I'm listing the historic info first, followed by a few quotes on self-improvement. HISTORIC INFO: 1. Inventions originally by women (but patented by men) Jacquard loom cotton gin sewing mach......more

Goodreads review by Mario on October 09, 2014

I'm really amazed how much wisdom this book contains, every lesson is presented with a true story and it's very easy to recognize the value in these stories. The book itself really goes hard against the very common belief people have that the grass is always greener at the other side of the fence. T......more

Goodreads review by Sharon on August 04, 2011

Written by the founder of Temple University, "Acres of Diamonds" is an inspirational lecture about success. (The edition I read also included a biography of Russell Conwell and a brief autobiographical note from the author.) Conwell, who presented this lecture in excess of 5,000 times during his life......more

Goodreads review by Diya on April 09, 2015

Acres of Diamonds by Russell H. Conwell is a small, easy to read book with deep thoughts. It is an inspiring lecture on success in life, with emphasis on the perspective of wealth, money and doing good: Some of his powerful words: “Money is power, money is force, money will do good as well as harm. In......more