Summary of The Science of Getting Rich Book by Wallace D. Wattles
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Author Wallace D. Wattles dedicated a great part of his career to studying the laws of success. He found these laws in the work of many of the world's great philosophers. Wallace then decided to turn his life's effort into this simple, small book — a guide that he promised could replace libraries of philosophy, spirituality, and self-help to attain one definite goal: a life of wealth and prosperity. He put forward an actual science of wealth attraction, built on the foundation of one commanding idea that all things are made from a thinking substance.
In “The Science of Getting Rich,” written in 1910, Wattles shows how to use this idea and overcome obstacles to its application. Wattles insists that creation and not competition or contest is the hidden key to wealth attraction, and your power to get rich lifts everyone around you.
"The purpose of nature is the advancement and unfoldment of life, and everyone should have all that can contribute to the power, elegance, beauty, and richness of life. To be content with less is sinful." ~ Wallace D. Wattles
Having money allows you to discover hidden talents and have a well-rounded life
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To many, poverty is a sign of a righteous and modest life. However, this is an outdated and harmful stereotype that keeps us from having fulfilling and successful lives. We cannot develop our potential and discover the hidden talents each of us possesses unless we have the money to do it. Money also offers freedom of choice: when we don’t buy something, it is not because of our lack of resources but because we made a conscious choice not to.
Development is the main goal to pursue in our life.
There are 3 entities that form the basis of our existence. They are the body, the mind, and the soul. None of these three is better than the other. All are desirable, and none of them can live as a complete entity if either of the others is cut short of life and expression. If we live to elevate one at the expense of the other two, we will only suffer in the end. The soul, the mind, and the body all deserve equal attention and nourishment for us to live in a wholesome way.
Hearing the word “science,” we imagine physics, maths, or biology. However, Wattles believes that getting rich also pertains to scientific knowledge, as it has its rules and laws we should follow and obey. The way we acquire riches is governed by these specific rules, so it is best that we learn them. Anyone who does will get rich with mathematical certainty.
One of the popular misconceptions is that to become rich or acquire wealth, you need to be saving money by being thrifty. Nevertheless, life itself abounds with examples of quite the opposite. People working hard to save some money usually end up poor, while the rich ones are great spenders, and it seems that the more they spend, the richer they get. Getting rich is also not due to doing things that others fail to do. Usually, two people engaged in the same business often work in almost the same way, yet one remains poor or even becomes bankrupt, while the other gets rich.
Getting rich is not magic or a matter of luck; it is an exact science working by the laws of its own.
At this point, you need to remember that a desire to be rich is entirely normal, and you shouldn’t be ashamed of pursuing it. What is more, making money is an exact science. Therefore, anyone who masters it becomes rich.
Did you know? Your background, environment, or talents don’t define your ability to make money.
second key point
Our thought creates things from the living original substance
We often blame our inability to get rich on others. We think that they have monopolized wealth and thus, there is not much left for us to acquire. The truth is that some areas of business are indeed hard to get into, but not all of them. Moreover, there are plenty of other channels through which one can get rich. And these channels are always open to us.
"The Science of Getting Rich" is a practical guide that explores the principles and strategies for achieving financial abundance and success. Written by an influential author, this book delves into the power of positive thinking, visualization, and taking inspired action to manifest wealth. With a focus on the laws of attraction and the importance of gratitude, Wattles provides readers with a transformative blueprint for creating a life of prosperity and fulfillment.
Who should read The Science of Getting Rich
Entrepreneurs seeking to unlock the secrets of financial success.
Individuals looking to transform their mindset and attract abundance.
Anyone interested in understanding the principles of wealth creation.
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