Russell Herman Conwell’s story is one of vision, persistence, and belief in the power of opportunity. Born in 1843, he went from lawyer to newspaper editor to clergyman, and along the way, he changed millions of lives. When a few boys asked him for help to afford college, Conwell dreamed of a university that would give every deserving young man a chance. That dream became Temple University in Philadelphia. But what truly spread his message was his famous lecture, Acres of Diamonds — a story that revealed how the riches we seek are often right where we already are.