As the title of Wattles' work suggests, this book is first and foremost a guide to acquiring wealth. However there is more to life than achieving financial success, and that is why the author also treats the successful life in general. After making the fundamental claim that everyone has the right to be rich, he puts forward his principles for practical action, aimed to 'make the most of yourself'. These principles include acting efficiently and getting into the right business, as well as expressing gratitude. The single most important principle stated by the author is creativity. Throughout the book he focuses on the power of thought, and shows how to use willpower for achieving goals. Pointing out that life is a self-fulfilling prophecy, he advocates the purposeful direction of thought and action. According to Wattles, the philosophy of the book is based on a monistic viewpoint of the universe, which is also the foundation of oriental philosophy. Because all of life is connected, the author discourages competition and urges the reader to create value instead. By getting rich in a creative way, no harm is done to other people; on the contrary, others will benefit from the inspiration that comes from the successful person. Arguing strongly in the tradition of John Ruskin that there is no wealth but life, Wattles with his work has created the ancestor of many a modern self-help and personal finance book.
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“Wattles offers techniques for getting in tune with one’s deeper self and thus creating a channel of communication between oneself and universal energy. His is a gentle philosophy that excludes competition, cheating, and lording it over one’s fellows when one has made it, and encourages cooperation.” (Publisher’s Weekly)
"If you watched The Secret and wondered what the little book was that changed author Rhonda Byrne's life, this is it. Originally published in 1910, its time has come." (Rahasya Poe, Lotus Guide magazine, Sep/Oct 2007)
"Perhaps the most important thing that separates Wattles' success strategy from many other systems is his emphasis on spiritual philosophy rather than self interest." (Anna Jedrziewski, New Age Retailer, March 2009)
". . . Wattles identified financial success as the critical element, and first priority, in creating an environment in which one could grow in wealth, wisdom, and happiness. . . . the foundation of today's widespread success and prosperity movements." (Joint Forces Journal, July 2009) --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
"If you watched The Secret and wondered what the little book was that changed author Rhonda Byrne's life, this is it. Originally published in 1910, its time has come." (Rahasya Poe, Lotus Guide magazine, Sep/Oct 2007)
"Perhaps the most important thing that separates Wattles' success strategy from many other systems is his emphasis on spiritual philosophy rather than self interest." (Anna Jedrziewski, New Age Retailer, March 2009)
". . . Wattles identified financial success as the critical element, and first priority, in creating an environment in which one could grow in wealth, wisdom, and happiness. . . . the foundation of today's widespread success and prosperity movements." (Joint Forces Journal, July 2009) --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
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Finally the original version of Wallace D. Wattles’ all-time classic, which has shown generations of readers the way to riches, is available again for YOU to rediscover. The principles put forth by the author as far back as the year 1910 are as valuable today as they were then. The foundations of a science never change.
Learn from this astonishing book how to:
Increase Your Life
Make Riches Come to You
Use Your Will
Apply the Law of Gratitude
Think and Act in the Certain Way
Get into the Right Business
The Science of Getting Rich or Financial Success Through Creative Thought is a clear-cut, practical guide not only to acquiring riches, but also to advancing personal growth. With its timeless principles, it is the forerunner of every other personal finance and self-help book.
Claim your right to be rich and live your life to the fullest potential!
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Dr. Powell has butchered this classic to the point that this copy is not useable. Instead of the clear, simple prose W.D. Wattles wrote, you are left with the mindless drivel that Dr. Powell uses as examples to illustrate Wattles' points. Wattles expressly left out examples, and it was very effective. If you want to read what Wattles wrote, your only choice at this time is to find it elsewhere on the net, as the original version is no longer in print. There are a number of versions of this book floating around, but this one has the least in common with the original.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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If you would like to read Wallace Wattles' book I would strongly recommend you read *his* words, not Judy's.
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This book is recommended for anyone who believes in the law of attraction. Great read, very inspiring. Also very simple and to the point.
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Published 9 months ago by Robert Morris
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Awesome!
This book really is a step by step guide for getting rich. It makes perfect sense, and makes people not feel selfish for wanting more in their life. Great buy.
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Rid yourself of those old limiting beliefs!
Remember to pass from the competitive to the creative mind. There is lots for everyone. An excellent read!
Published on Aug 29 2010 by Linda Whitefoot
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The anthology
If you are going to buy Wallace Wattles, you may as well get the three books in one anthology. It is only slightly more.
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Published on Jan 16 2009 by L. Power
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Published on Jan 30 2008 by M. Singh
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A New Thought Classic With Practical Application
Wallace D. Wattles wrote several books but is best known for his prosperity classic, The Science of Getting Rich. Read more
Published on July 2 2004 by Cameron B. Clark
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A basic primer for success
I love The Science of Getting Rich by Wallace D. Wattles because it is short. It is not extraneous like Dianetics. Read more
Published on May 9 2004 by prince of reviews
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Good Things Come in Small Packages
This is one of those thin little books with heavy duty impact.
Wattles gives simultaneously down-to-earth and heavenly instruction in how to get rich. Read more
Published on Feb 18 2004 by Julie Jordan Scott
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Nothing worth reading
This book has to be one of the worst books I have read. It took me 2 months to finish. After just a few pages I had to put it down. That's how bad it is.
Published on Feb 16 2004
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A fog lifter!
Inspirational!
THE ONE AND ONLY BOOK you need to get rich. So claims the author (and I wholeheartedly agree). Read more
Published on May 16 2003
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