Science Of Getting Rich
by Wallace D. Wattles · first published 2008
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A short, upbeat self-help guide to creative thinking and visualizing what you want instead of competing for scarce resources. It offers a feel-good outlook along with some practical advice for everyday living.
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…less-extreme scenarios that are just as valid. Why, for example, does the FAA suggest putting your own oxygen mask on before helping others? PS. Everybody can be successful. Ref. Wallace D. Wattles' vol 1: The Science of Getting Rich
on “Sacrificing everything for my dog. How I became a programmer” ↗Another great article and I would recommend it any day but if you are in the mood for a more fuzzier and feel good read with some good-living advice thrown in then grab a copy of "The Science of Getting Rich" by Wallace D. Wattles, available freely as a pdf on the internet.
on “Ask HN: Books on getting rich?” ↗The central point theme of this piece (creation vs. competition) is the main focus of "The Science of Getting Rich" by Wallace Wattles, if anyone is interested.
on “The Creative Monopoly” ↗…you like or make use of. Probably a pretty good way to get depth. But better to solve real problems for money, maybe. Because nothing ain't free anymore. Honestly, best advice is this book IMO, "The Science of Getting Rich" by Wallace D. Wattles (by now old enough to be in the public domain): Read: https://www.gutenberg.org/files/59844/59844-h/59844-h.htm Listen (3 versions): https://librivox.org/author/848?primary_key=848 It…
on “Ask HN: How to increase depth instead of breadth as 10 yoe as swe?” ↗…It also made me confused when used heavily. - New Age; There is a lot of partial truth floating around, if you avoid the obvious marketing ploys. "Think And Grow Rich" is pretty good, and so is "The Science of getting Rich". Basically, the idea is to sit down and think about stuff you want in detail. It has a similar calming effect to meditation, and can lead to actual creative problem solving. It did not, however,…
on “I am a successful software dev but I have a serious drinking problem” ↗…Millionaire Mind by T. Harv Eker 3. Tribes by Seth Godin 4. Beyond Good and Evil by Friedrich Nietzsche 5. The Industries of the Future by Alex Ross 6. Bigger, Leaner, Stronger by Michael Matthews 7. The Science of Getting Rich: Financial Success Through Creative Thought by WALLACE D. WATTLES (The Barnes & Noble Library of Essential Reads) 8. Money: Master the Game by Tony Robbins 9. Principles by Ray Dalio 10. Como Ganar…
on “Ask HN: Books you read in 2016?” ↗