Russell Herman Conwell byl baptistický kazatel a filantrop, který založil Temple University. Je známý především díky své inspirativní přednášce, která povzbuzovala lidi, aby hledali příležitosti ve svém vlastním okolí, místo aby je zbytečně hledali jinde. Jeho dílo zdůrazňuje myšlenku, že bohatství a úspěch jsou často na dosah ruky, pokud člověk dokáže rozpoznat a využít své vlastní zdroje a okolnosti.
Russell Conwell shromáždil řadu příběhů o vrtkavosti lidské štěstěny, o cestách osudu, které mohly svým příjemcům připravit život v bohatství a přepychu, ale oni díky své nevědomosti tuto cestu odmítli a dál žili svým životem, přenechávaje štěstí těm, kdo se lépe dívali. Typická ukázka reliktů amerického snu v uvažování dnešní generace.
Exploring the transformative power of prayer, this book delves into the principles and practices that can enhance one’s spiritual life. Conwell shares personal anecdotes and insights, emphasizing the importance of intention and faith in achieving a deeper connection with the divine. The text serves as both a guide and an inspiration, encouraging readers to cultivate a more effective prayer life that aligns with their goals and aspirations. Through practical advice and motivational examples, it aims to empower individuals on their spiritual journeys.
This biography delves into the life of Charles Haddon Spurgeon, renowned as one of the greatest preachers in history. The book offers an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original 1892 edition, capturing the essence of Spurgeon's impactful ministry and teachings. It explores his influence on Christianity and his legacy as a powerful orator, providing insights into his personal life and the challenges he faced throughout his career.
One who lived in Lincoln's time, and who has read the thousand books they say have been written about him in the half century since his death, may still be dissatisfied with every description of his personality and with every analysis of his character. He was human, and yet in some mysterious degree superhuman. Nothing in philosophy, magic, superstition, or religion furnishes a satisfactory explanation to the thoughtful devotee for the inspiration he gave out or for the transfiguring glow which at times seemed to illumine his homely frame and awkward gestures. Russell Conwell (1843-1925) was an American Baptist minister, orator, philanthropist, lawyer, and writer.
The original inspiration for his most famous essay, "Acres of Diamonds", occurred in 1869 when Conwell was traveling in the Middle East. The central idea of the work is that one need not look elsewhere for opportunity, achievement, or fortune-the resources to achieve all good things are present in one's own community. This theme is developed by an introductory anecdote, credited by Conwell to an Arab guide, about a man who wanted to find diamonds so badly that he sold his property and went off in futile search for them. The new owner of his home discovered that a rich diamond mine was located right there on the property. Conwell elaborates on the theme through examples of success, genius, service, or other virtues involving ordinary Americans contemporary to his audience: "dig in your own backyard!". The book has been regarded as a classic of New Thought literature since the 1870s. Russell Conwell (1843-1925) was an American Baptist minister, orator, philanthropist, lawyer, and writer.