Diamonds are in your backyard (Chinese)

Author: [USA] Russell H. Conwell
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: This speech, delivered over 50 years with more than 6,000 performances, has always centered on the theme: fully developing oneself with friends in the existing environment. The Diamond in Your Backyard is an inspiring and rational book, unlike those that promise quick riches. The author warns us that success is a noble pursuit, and when achieved through noble actions, it contributes far more to humanity than when we are poor. – Inscription written for the author by Temple University, which moved thousands to success and created a miracle in the history of speeches. – Former U.S. President Bill Clinton The Diamond in Your Backyard is a soul-stirring motivational work. – Former U.S. President Abraham Lincoln Conwell was a self-made man who dedicated his life to public service, opening doors of opportunity for countless people. He told others, "Everything good is possible!" In this speech, he guides you toward finding your "diamond spot." – American essayist and orator Ralph Waldo Emerson As one of the greatest speeches ever, The Diamond in Your Backyard teaches us a profound lesson: how to reap rewards from work and education, and how to mine the treasures of life in your own backyard. – English edition editor’s recommendation The language of The Diamond in Your Backyard is so moving, and the stories it cites are so vivid and magical! Do you want to find your own diamonds? – Reader from New Jersey, USA A motivational speech that inspired two generations of Americans and was delivered 6,000 times. If heaven suddenly granted you wealth, how would your life change? I believe everyone has dreamed of such a scenario. Is wealth truly so far out of reach for ordinary people? The Diamond in Your Backyard was originally a famous speech by Reverend Russell H. Conwell of the American Baptist Church, which reveals the secret to acquiring wealth. Through many real-life examples, the book tells people that by utilizing the resources around you, you too can become wealthy. Poverty should not be our lifelong companion—we just need to seize opportunities. Perhaps there are no diamonds or gold in our backyards, but many examples in the book show that with determination, a wooden toy or a maple syrup can create infinite wealth. When many people chase unrealistic dreams of getting rich, they often overlook their own strengths and fail to find the door to treasure in their daydreams. Instead, many millionaires discover opportunities in the most ordinary places because ordinary things are closely related to the general public and are easily accepted. "Greatness does not lie in one’s position but in the ability to achieve great things with small investments. To accomplish something extraordinary in an ordinary role is true greatness." Sometimes the truth is that simple—the key is whether you’re willing to act. The Diamond in Your Backyard is a book that helps you discover your potential and guides you to find your own diamond field. It is easy to read and humorous, and as a pastor who has been active on the speech stage for 60 years, Russell H. Conwell’s mastery of language allows you to gain insights and inspiration in just a few words. Its charm lies in this: a speech delivered 6,000 times has inspired over a million people, and many have changed the course of their lives through its guidance, unfolding a brilliant and magnificent journey. Read this book—perhaps the next success story will be yours!