Some Thoughts About "The Science of Getting Rich" by Wallace D. Wattles

The year was 1910.  From 2005, that was 95 years ago.  Ten years before women even had the right to vote in the U.S.  Wallace D. Wattles (is that a name to grow up with or what?) published a largely forgotten book, "The Science of Getting Rich."  To put it into perspective, back in 1910, the majority of the modern conveniences that we now take for granted didn't exist.  Just a few prominent examples:

• The first self-contained electric washer was created (1910)
• Rutherford discovers the structure of an atom (1911)
• The hand crank is replaced with the first electric starter for cars (1912)
• The process to create gasoline from oil was created (1913)
• Henry Ford introduces the assembly line to manufacturing.  That one change reduced the time to create a car from 12.5 to 1.5 hours (1913).
• Red and Green traffic lights are introduced for the first time in Cleveland, Ohio (1914)
• First commercial radio broadcast (1920)
• Women granted the right to vote! (1920)
• First Modern Olympic games (1924)
• Winnie-the-Pooh created by A.A. Milne (1926)
• Robert Goddard launches first liquid-fuel rocket (1926)
• First talking movie (1927)
• Mickey Mouse is created (1928)
• Sliced bread widely available (1930)
• Air Conditioning invented (1931)
• Nylons on the market (1940)
• T-shirt introduced (1942)
• Ballpoint pens go on sale (1944)
• First computer built (1945)
• Microwave oven invented (1945)
• United Nations founded (1945)
• First modern credit card introduced (1950)
• Color TV introduced (1951)
• Car seatbelts introduced (1952)
• Disneyland started (1955)
• First human in space (1961)
• Neil Armstrong Walks on the Moon (1969)

Of course, there's a lot more that was created and a lot more profoundly historical events that have taken place, but you get the idea.  The point of providing this list is to put "The Science of Getting Rich" into historical perspective.  The growth of the world economy since 1910, simply point out just how on target this little book is regarding the process of creating new wealth.  It is amazing to me that he was able to write such a book long before all of these accomplishments.  He truly was a visionary.

A Rediscovered Classic

The book has long passed into the public domain and has largely been forgotten.  But now, largely thanks to the internet, the book is making an amazing comeback.  Having read the book several times now, I completely understand why it's popularity is growing.

I have read many of the classics of the self-help genre.  And they are all fabulous.  But as I look back on all I have studied and compare them with this small book by Wattles, I have to say that "The Science of Getting Rich" is superior in many respects.

Here are some of the reasons:

• It is one of the clearest explanations of how new wealth is created by thought out of the invisible, intangible powers in the universe.
   
• The information and explanation he gives is simple, but complete on it's own.  The works of others (including my own) really just provide details of how to tap into and use our mind power.
  
  One of the advantages of "The Science of Getting Rich" is its simplicity.  Sometimes you can spend too much time researching and gathering new information.  To much information can result in mental overload and confusion.  When that happens, your powers of concentration are dissipated resulting in less power.
   
• I now consider "The Science of Getting Rich" to be a foundational book--even more so than the classic "Think and Grow Rich" or "The Law of Success" by Napoleon Hill.  I never thought I would ever say that about any book related to creating wealth.

I wish I had read "The Science of Getting Rich" years ago before any of these other classic works.  I would have learned vital lessons much faster, learned even more from these other works, and be even further ahead than I am now.

Since "The Science of Getting Rich" has come into my life at the beginning of February 2005, I estimate that I have read it about 15 times.  It's one of those books I never get tired of re-reading or studying because the truths are so profound.  And, yes, the thoughts and ideas are helping me increase my achievements and my wealth.

Get Your Own Copy, Right Now, For Free

The really great news for you is that the book is available in PDF format for a free download over the internet.  All you need to do is to go to http://www.scienceofgettingrich.net.  You'll have to join "The Science of Getting Rich.net" mailing list, but the book is free.  As a member of their list for several months now, I can tell you that they do not abuse your email address.  Their purpose is simply to share the philosophy with as many people as possible.

If you haven't already, I also recommend downloading my free e-book on affirmations.

In his book, "The Richest Man in Babylon," George S. Clason state:

"Our prosperity as a nation depends upon the personal financial prosperity of each of us as individuals."  I believe that not only do we each have a right to be rich, but a responsibility to get rich--in the right way, the creative way.  When we get rich on the creative way, we also open the door for others to increase their wealth.  Some modern examples:  Microsoft, IBM, Apple. 

These companies, and many others, create on-going wealth for millions of people:  their founders, stockholders, employees, businesses who sell their products, customers who use their products to run their business.  What would this world be like without people like Bill Gates or Steve Jobs?  How much wealthier will this world be when we have more companies who create more products, jobs and wealth?  You can develop similar abilities to make a similar contribution to humanity (and reap similar rewards) when you learn to think and act in a "certain way."

After reading "The Science of Getting Rich," I am more convinced than ever that there is an infinite supply of wealth that exists in the universe right now.  Today more than ever, we have the means to create as much wealth as we desire with the proper concentrated use of our thoughts.

If you want to learn how to get rich with mathematical certainty, request your copy of this life changing book immediately and start your (life long) study today.

Share this Philosophy with Others

The more people who understand and apply these principles to create new wealth, the more wealth will be available for everyone.  The best path to peace and economic prosperity is to create a host of people all around the world who understand, believe, and apply this philosophy.

Any Questions?  I'm Just an Email Away...

If you have any questions or feedback, please email me at whmarshall@poweraffirmations.com.  I'd love to hear from you.  I am hear to help.  I get a lot of email, but you will probably be surprised at how quickly (and thoroughly) I respond.