
Length12h 52m
About this audiobook
In "The Collected Works," Russell Conwell presents a comprehensive anthology that encapsulates his influential sermons, essays, and speeches, notable for their vigorous prose and profoundly accessible style. At the heart of this collection is Conwell's central thesis of opportunity and self-made success, articulated through the power of oratory and narrative. Written during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, his works reflect the zeitgeist of American optimism and the emerging ethos surrounding the pursuit of wealth, with each piece weaving together personal anecdotes and practical wisdom aimed at galvanizing ordinary individuals towards achieving their potential. Russell Conwell, a prominent Baptist minister, orator, lawyer, and founder of Temple University, was heavily influenced by the socio-economic transformations of his time. His experiences serving the underprivileged inspired him to promote the idea that anyone could attain success through hard work and determination. Conwell's legendary lecture "Acres of Diamonds" exemplifies his commitment to the belief that opportunities for prosperity are often found within one's own community. Readers seeking inspiration and motivation will find "The Collected Works" to be a compelling examination of resilience and self-reliance. Conwell's timeless principles resonate with contemporary audiences, making this volume an essential guide for those looking to reclaim their own potential in a challenging world.
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GenreSelf-Help
Length12 hrs 52 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 13, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Acres of Diamonds: Our Every-day Opportunities
2The Key to Success
3Foreword
4Chapter I. Observation—The Key To Success
5Chapter II. Who the Real Leaders Are
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6Chapter III. Mastering Natural Forces
7Chapter IV. Whom Mankind Shall Love
8Chapter V. Need of Orators
9Chapter VI. Woman's Influence
10Increasing Personal Efficiency
11Chapter I. Women
12Chapter II. Musical Culture
13Chapter III. Oratory
14Chapter IV. Self-Help
15Chapter V. Some Advice to Young Men
16Every Man His Own University
17Chapter I. Every Man's University
18Chapter II. Animals and "The Least Things"
19Chapter III. The Bottom Rung
20Chapter IV. Home Reading
21Chapter V. Thoughtfulness
22Chapter VI. Instincts and Individuality
23What You Can Do With Your Will Power
24Preface
25Chapter I. Success has no secret—
26Chapter II. There is a deplorable tendency—
27Chapter III. The biography of that great patriot—
28Chapter IV. In a small town in Western Massachusetts—
29Health, Healing, and Faith
30Foreword
31Chapter I. Effect of Environment
32Chapter II. How a Church Was Built by Prayer
33Chapter III. Healing the Sick
34Chapter IV. Prayer for the Home
35Chapter V. Prayer and the Bible
36Praying for Money
37Chapter I. Spiritual Telepathy
38Chapter II. Day of Pentecost
39Chapter III. Axioms
40Chapter IV. Praying for Money
41Chapter V. Unanswered Prayers
42Chapter VI. Prayer for Others
43Chapter VII. Forms of Prayer
44Subconscious Religion
45Chapter I. Does God Answer Christians Only?
46Chapter II. Conflicting Prayers
47Chapter III. Subconscious Religion
48Chapter IV. Praying for Visions of Heaven
49Chapter V. Great Prayers
50Chapter VI. Use of the Bible in Prayer