A Modern Adaptation
Originally by Wallace D. Wattles · Adapted by Paul Bond
Written in 1910, this is the book that started it all — the foundation of the Law of Attraction and the inspiration behind The Secret. Now fully rewritten in plain, modern English so nothing stands between you and its powerful ideas.
The Book That Started a Movement
In 1910, Wallace D. Wattles published a short, remarkably precise book that laid out a step-by-step system for creating wealth. It wasn't vague motivation or wishful thinking — it was a concrete method, grounded in the idea that the universe is actively working in your favour when you think and act in a certain way.
Decades later, The Science of Getting Rich became the direct inspiration for Rhonda Byrne's The Secret. Countless Law of Attraction books have followed, but most only scratch the surface. Wattles' original goes deeper: it explains why the principles work, exactly what steps to take, and what you can safely leave behind.
There's a problem, though. The original was written over a century ago, in an era when women couldn't vote, telegrams were cutting-edge technology, and prose was dense and formal. The ideas are timeless — but the language can feel like a barrier.
That's what this modern version solves. Every page has been carefully rewritten for today's reader. Archaic phrasing has been replaced with clear, direct language. Outdated examples have been swapped for modern ones — where Wattles wrote about "sending a telegram," this version says "sending a text message." The meaning is preserved; the friction is removed.
There is a thinking stuff from which all things are made, and which, in its original state, permeates, penetrates, and fills the interspaces of the universe.
— Wallace D. Wattles, The Science of Getting Rich
What You'll Discover
Why wanting wealth isn't greedy — it's essential. Wattles argues that getting rich is the noblest pursuit because it enables you to live your fullest life and help others do the same.
The precise mental approach that separates those who create wealth from those who don't. Not positive thinking alone — a specific, disciplined mode of thought with a clear method behind it.
Thought without action is daydreaming. Wattles details exactly how to act — with purpose, efficiency, and an unwavering commitment to giving more in use value than you take in cash value.
Why gratitude isn't just good manners but a critical component of the wealth-creation process. It connects your mind to the source of all abundance and keeps you in a creative, rather than competitive, mindset.
How to find work that aligns with your natural talents and deepest desires — because wealth follows when you do what you're meant to do, not what you think you should do.
How to become the kind of person who naturally attracts opportunity. When you carry yourself with the certainty of someone who is getting rich, the world responds accordingly.
Why This Version
The early 1900s writing style has been completely reworked. Complex, formal sentences have been replaced with direct, engaging prose that's effortless to read.
References to telegrams, horse-drawn carriages, and other relics of 1910 have been replaced with smartphones, the internet, and the world you actually live in.
Every principle, every insight, every step of Wattles' system is faithfully preserved. Only the packaging has changed — never the substance.
Available as a Kindle eBook for reading at your own pace, or as a professionally produced audiobook — perfect for absorbing these ideas on your commute or during a workout.
Written for everyone. The original reflected its era; this version speaks to a modern, diverse audience without losing the universal power of the message.
Most Law of Attraction books are interpretations of interpretations. This takes you straight to the source — the original system that inspired them all, presented in a way you can immediately understand and apply.
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