the art of getting rich

“The Science of Getting Rich”


written by Wallace D. Wattles


was first published in 19
10


by Elizabeth Towne Publishing New York
.




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A note from Rhonda Byrne,

creator and executive producer of


‘The Secret’
.




Less than two years ago, at a time in my life when I was facing challenges from

every direction
–
business, relationships, family, you name it
–
I stum
bled across

this book. Or, to be more accurate, IT stumbled across me! I can honestly say

that, since that first night when a tattered printed transcript found its way to

me (thanks to one of my daughters), my life has never been the same. Once

you read
it yourself, you will understand why. And “why” was the question I

had been asking myself. Why are there people who seem to attract unlimited

wealth into their lives, while others, equally as capable or talented or worthy,

suffer from poverty and lack?
As you’ll discover when you work your way

through this wonderful little book, it has nothing to do with education, status,

talent, environment, intellectual ability, physical prowess, or geography.

Wallace Wattles explains, in simple, straightforward lan
guage, how ANYONE,

regardless of their background or circumstances, can attract wealth into their

lives.




The opening sentence of Chapter 1 of this timeless little masterpiece says it all:




“
Whatever may be said in praise of poverty, the fact

remains that
it is not possible to live a really complete or

successful life unless one is rich.”





And once I had read it and internalized its simple knowledge, my own life

immediately turned around. My television production business started to go

from strength to
strength. My income levels soared prodigiously. Relationships

miraculously healed and marvelous new ones came pouring in from all

directions. This is a common experience for people who discover this miracle

book. And it will for you too, once you learn a
nd apply its down
-
to
-
earth,

uncomplicated precepts.




This book is the key to prosperity you have longed for. It will change your life.

Be aware, as you read it, that it was written almost 100 years ago. Some of the

language is a little dated (or “quaint”
) and you’ll need to come to it with an

open mind and heart. Remember, though, you are about to discover an

exciting new reality. You are about to learn the fundamental principles of

wealth creation and life success. Stay with it. As Wallace himself sa
ys, trust

and believe. Whatever you want in life is right there waiting for you. With this

book, it is right in your hands.




Enjoy!




Rhonda Byrne

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Contents


Contents
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3


Preface
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4


The Right To Be Rich
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6


There is A Science of Getting Rich
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9


Is Opportunity Monopolized?
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13


The First Principle in The Science of Getting Rich.
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...
17


Increasing Life.
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22


How Riches Come to You
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27


Gratitude.
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32


Thin
king in the Certain Way.
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36


How to Use the Will.
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40


Further Use of the Will.
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45


Acting in the Certain Way.
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50


Efficient Action.
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...
55


Getting into the Right Business.
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59


The Impression of Increase.
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63


The Advancing Man.
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67


Some Cautions, and Concluding Observ
ations.
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........
71


Summary of the Science of Getting Rich.
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75

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Preface




THIS book is pragmatical, not philosophical; a practical

manual, not a treatise upon theories.
It is intended for the men

and women whose most pressing need is for money; who wish

to get rich first, and philosophize afterward. It is for those who

have, so far, found neither the time, the means, nor the

opportunity to go deeply into the study of met
aphysics, but who

want results and who are willing to take the conclusions of

science as a basis for action, without going into all the processes

by which those conclusions were reached.




It is expected that the reader will take the fundamental

statements
upon faith, just as he would take statements

concerning a law of electrical action if they were promulgated

by a Marconi or an Edison; and, taking the statements upon

faith, that he will prove their truth by acting upon them without

fear or hesitation. Ev
ery man or woman