The Science Of Getting Rich
Science Turned Secret
Maybe The Strangest Secret by Earl Nightingale wasn’t such a secret, after all, more than 40 years previous Wallace D. Wattles published his work entitled The Science of Getting Rich, in which he lays the foundation for many authors to come. Of course, both authors quote parables from the Bible and other classical works, as such, we can acknowledge that these principles for obtaining wealth have been well understood for some time. Sure, maybe they have remained a secret from the masses, but the “secret” has been there in plain sight all along. Even the 2006 film The Secret, focused on many similar concepts including visualization, mindset, and gratitude.
Clarity of Vision
Although a clear vision is not the only premise of this book, it is certainly a substantial one. As a Life Coach with a heavy focus on clarity, I found much of the discussion on vision to be self-assuring and found a few analogies that I can use while teaching future workshops. For example: “If you were going to send a wireless message to a friend, you would not send the letters of the alphabet in their order, and let him construct the message for himself, nor would you take words at random from the dictionary. You would send a coherent sentence; one which meant something”. In similar fashion, a vision should be clear, allowing for plans to be developed, goals to be set, and actionable steps to be taken.
Bold is an Understatement
I found the book to be a pretty fun read. Although the author claims for this to be a science, he neglects to provide the actual evidence for the science – instead, he states it is a science because any man who acts in this “Certain Way” is bound to get rich. Further, the author goes as far as to tell you not to read any other books on the subject, and means it! He does provide a few references in which the reader can delve into the metaphysical topics underlying his principles, however the author simply says that you must believe his words with the same certainty and faith as you would if someone like Edison were talking to you about electricity. Plain and simple, your faith must be unwavering (according to the author) and conflicting views will only check/halt your progress towards riches. All and all, whether you find some of his claims to be a little wacky, I’m sure you will find that much of what he offers to be quite sound and practical, and more than likely you will be inspired to amp up your gratitude practice and clarify your vision.
A few of my favorite quotes from the book!
Man’s highest happiness is found in the bestowal of benefits on those he loves; love finds its most natural and spontaneous expression in giving. The man who has nothing to give cannot fill his place as a husband or father, as a citizen, or as a man.Wallace D. Wattles : The Science Of Getting Rich
Man is a thinking center, and can originate thought. All the forms that man fashions with his hands must first exist in his thought; he cannot shape a thing until he has thought that thing.Wallace D. Wattles : The Science Of Getting Rich
To think health when surrounded by the appearances of disease, or to think riches when in the midst of appearances of poverty, requires power; but he who acquires this power becomes a MASTER MIND. He can conquer fate; he can have what he wants.Wallace D. Wattles : The Science Of Getting Rich
That which makes you want more money is the same as that which makes the plant grow; it is Life, seeking fuller expression.Wallace D. Wattles : The Science Of Getting Rich
Extreme altruism is no better and no nobler than extreme selfishness; both are mistakes.Wallace D. Wattles : The Science Of Getting Rich
You must get rid of the thought of competition. You are to create, not to compete for what is already created.Wallace D. Wattles : The Science Of Getting Rich
You cannot give every man more in cash market value than you take from him, but you can give him more in use value than the cash value of the thing you take from him.Wallace D. Wattles : The Science Of Getting Rich
The Creative Power within us makes us into the image of that to which we give our attention.Wallace D. Wattles : The Science Of Getting Rich
The grateful mind is constantly fixed upon the best; therefore it tends to become the best; it takes the form or character of the best, and will receive the best.Wallace D. Wattles : The Science Of Getting Rich
The poor do not need charity; they need inspiration.Wallace D. Wattles : The Science Of Getting Rich
The very best thing you can do for the whole world is to make the most of yourself.Wallace D. Wattles : The Science Of Getting Rich
You cannot act where you are not; you cannot act where you have been, and you cannot act where you are going to be; you can act only where you are.Wallace D. Wattles : The Science Of Getting Rich
It is certain that you can do what you want to do; the desire to do it is proof that you have within you the power which can do it.Wallace D. Wattles : The Science Of Getting Rich
Desire is a manifestation of power.Wallace D. Wattles : The Science Of Getting Rich
Every difficulty carries with it the wherewithal for its overcoming.Wallace D. Wattles : The Science Of Getting Rich
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