The Science of Getting Rich

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59844

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The Science of Getting Rich

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en

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Wallace D. Wattles presents a transformative philosophy where wealth is not a matter of luck or limited supply, but a creative science accessible to all. By shifting from a competitive mindset to a creative one, individuals can align with universal laws to generate abundance. This text offers a practical, faith-based guide to achieving prosperity through gratitude, clear mental vision, and efficient action in one's current environment.

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In 'The Science of Getting Rich,' Wallace D. Wattles presents wealth creation not as a matter of luck or limited resources, but as a precise science rooted in the nature of reality itself. Wattles argues that a 'thinking stuff' permeates the universe, and thoughts impressed upon this substance create physical reality. However, he insists that mere thinking is insufficient; it must be combined with personal action. The core of his philosophy requires readers to abandon the 'competitive mind,' which views resources as finite, and adopt a 'creative mind' that operates in harmony with the 'Formless Intelligence.' The process begins with cultivating deep gratitude. Wattles asserts that gratitude connects the individual to the source of all wealth, ensuring a continuous flow of blessings. Without it, the mind drifts toward dissatisfaction and poverty. Next, the reader must form a clear, definite mental image of their desired wealth and hold it with unwavering faith. This mental image acts as a blueprint that sets creative forces in motion. Crucially, Wattles emphasizes acting in the 'Certain Way.' This involves doing all that can be done in the present moment within one's current environment. Readers are advised not to wait for perfect circumstances but to excel in their present roles, thereby attracting better opportunities. Every act should be efficient; inefficiency is a failure. The book also warns against 'projecting' thoughts mystically or engaging in occult practices, which can create mental cross-currents that hinder progress. Instead, readers should focus on giving 'use value' greater than 'cash value' in all transactions, thereby adding to the life of the world. The text concludes that if one maintains a fixed purpose, unwavering faith, and a heart full of gratitude while acting efficiently, riches will inevitably follow. The supply of wealth is infinite, and the only barrier is the individual's own mindset. By following these scientific principles, anyone can rise above economic systems and achieve the abundant life intended for them by the Supreme Intelligence.

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• Psychology
• Philosophy