Success & How to Achieve It - Collected Works (eBook)
172 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654700893-4 (EAN)
Conwell's own multifaceted career – as a Baptist minister, philanthropist, lawyer, and writer – deeply influences his perspectives on success. His founding of Temple University is emblematic of his commitment to the ideal of self-betterment and education. Having lived through the crucible of the American Civil War as a Union captain, Conwell embodies the resilience he champions. His experiences lend authenticity to his works, meriting analysis not only of their content but also of the life from which these teachings were distilled.
'Reading 'Success & How to Achieve It - Collected Works' offers an enriching exploration of human potential. Tailored for those who seek personal development and enlightenment through literature, Conwell's work serves as a guidepost for the aspirational spirit. It is recommended for readers interested in the historical roots of motivation and personal growth literature, and for anyone who believes that success is a journey as much as it is a destination. Through Conwell's eyes, we learn that true wealth lies not in material abundance, but in recognizing and cultivating the resources before us.
Russell Herman Conwell (1843–1925) was a distinguished American Baptist minister, orator, philanthropist, lawyer, and writer. Born in South Worthington, Massachusetts, he grew up to serve as a captain in the Union Army during the Civil War before embarking on a career in journalism and law. Conwell's multifaceted career path eventually led him to the pulpit, where he became the founder and first president of Temple University in Philadelphia. His legacy as an educator and a proponent of personal development is cemented in his celebrated lecture, 'Acres of Diamonds,' which he delivered over 6,000 times. His erudite lectures and essays were later compiled in the book 'Success & How to Achieve It - Collected Works.' Conwell's literary style is characteristically inspirational, intertwining moral narratives with pragmatic guidance on achieving success. Known for his belief that there are opportunities for each person to become wealthy and successful within their immediate surroundings, Conwell's rhetoric was both motivational and deeply steeped in American individualism. His writings and speeches have had enduring influence, and they continue to be studied by those interested in the intersections of self-help, entrepreneurship, and the American Dream. Conwell's commitment to education and his transformative views on personal success place him as an emblematic figure in the landscape of American literature on prosperity and self-improvement.
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 17.5.2022 |
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Verlagsort | Prague |
Sprache | englisch |
Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Gesundheit / Leben / Psychologie ► Lebenshilfe / Lebensführung |
Schlagworte | achievement and motivation • Change Your Thoughts • Deepak Chopra • Goal setting techniques • inspirational self-help • On Living • personal development classics • personal success guides • professional growth books • Russell Conwell advice • self-empowerment essays • self-improvement strategies • success mindset literature • The Mistletoe Promise • The Power of Now • The Science of Power • The Secret • the universe has your back • Thought Vibration • William Walker Atkinson |
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