The Science of Getting Rich Original Text

Read Wallace D. Wattles in his own words.

First published in 1910, The Science of Getting Rich presents a distinctive New Thought philosophy of prosperity. Wattles connects the way people think with the way they work, arguing for a clear mental purpose, an attitude of gratitude and effective action in the circumstances already at hand.

Across seventeen chapters, he explores the right to be rich, the relationship between opportunity and initiative, the use of the will, efficient action, choosing a business and giving value to others. His central distinction between a creative and a competitive outlook runs throughout the work.

This 6 x 9 paperback contains the complete original preface and all seventeen chapters, including Wattles’ own concluding summary. Clear typography, a useful contents list and uninterrupted chapter text make the book suitable for personal reading, rereading and discussion.

The historical language and arguments are retained, giving readers the opportunity to engage directly with the original work. The book is a text of early twentieth-century New Thought philosophy, rather than a contemporary investment handbook or a promise of financial results.

For readers interested in classic self-development writing, ideas about wealth, gratitude and the connection between thought and purposeful work, The Science of Getting Rich offers a concise original text to read and consider.

Published by Emerald Book Club.