by admin on March 8, 2010
Wallace D. Wattles, in his 1910 book The Science of Getting Rich, details how you can get rich but his reasons for doing so are much more than the simple attainment of money and wealth. Prosperity – however you define it – is a timeless desire. According to Wattles, getting rich has a very important premise: He asserts that the desire for wealth is not specifically or solely centered on money but rather it is a measurable way of expressing our desire for a fuller, better, more meaningful life. Below are outlined some of the key ideas from the book which I believe are essential for the creation of wealth.
- The Right to Be Rich – According to Wattles each of us has the right to be rich. He asserts that it simply isn’t possible to live a really complete or successful life unless one is rich.
- The Science of Getting Rich – an exact science that has nothing to do with your environment or the possession of talent.
- Doing Things in a Certain Way – Getting rich is the result of doing things in a Certain Way that causes success.
- The Abundance of opportunity – Opportunity is everywhere for the man who will go with the tide; instead of trying to swim against it.
- The Power of thought – Having the right mindset is the first step toward getting rich.
- Increasing Life – You are neither destined to be poor nor rich. Life’s purpose is increasing life so we must get rich, so that we can live more.
- How Riches Come to You – have a clear picture in our mind and claim it as if it were already ours: in other words, we must dream big, see it clearly and behave as if we have already achieved the thing we desire!
- Gratitude – Gratitude will ensure your thinking is that of supply as unlimited. Faith is born of gratitude.
The Science of Getting Rich may be a hundred years old but Wattles’ ideas are as relevant today as they ever were. Read more on The Science of Getting Rich Here.
by admin on March 8, 2010
If you have read the two previous posts on “The Science of Getting Rich – How Anyone Can Become Rich then you will already have discovered that being creation oriented rather than competitive and; thinking and acting in a Certain Way will result in you becoming rich. Here in Part 3 we further explore practices in the science of getting rich.
In business, the key-thought in all your efforts must be to convey THE IMPRESSION OF INCREASE in other people’s minds. Continuous advancement and increase in life is what all men and women are seeking. People are attracted to those who can give them more of the means of life and this attraction will result in you becoming rich.
The Advancing Man
THE ADVANCING MAN is one who holds a clear vision of himself as successful in his field, who obeys the laws of faith and purpose, and gratitude. No matter whether you’re a wage-earner or a businessman; whether you’re a doctor, teacher, clergyman etc., you will attract a large loyal following and never be “out of a job”! …(read more)
Some Cautions – There is no limited supply of wealth. Don’t spend any time worrying about how you will meet possible emergencies. Concern your mind with doing today’s work in a perfectly successful manner. No possible combination of circumstance can defeat a man or woman who is proceeding to get rich in the Certain Way…(read more)
Guard Your Speech
Guard your speech. Never speak of yourself, your affairs, or of anything else in a discouraged or discouraging way. Never admit the possibility of failure. Never speak of times as being hard, or of business conditions as being doubtful. When you operate on the creative plane, you can create what you want. When others are having hard times and poor business, you will find your greatest opportunities. Train yourself to think of and look upon the world as something which is becoming, growing. Never allow yourself to be disappointed. Do not hesitate or waver with fear, go on in full faith…(read more)
The Science of Getting Rich may be a hundred years old but Wattles’ ideas are as relevant today as they ever were. Make sure you read more on The Science of Getting Rich Here
