The Science of Getting Rich

The Science of Getting Rich is a book by Wallace Delois Wattles, first published in 1910. Written in a compact, direct style, Wattles lays out a practical method he calls the “Certain Way” of thinking and acting — a blend of positive mindset, creative thought, and disciplined action — aimed at producing material prosperity.

The book sits squarely in the New Thought/self-help tradition and emphasizes that wealth is created through creative effort rather than competition, presenting wealth-building as an art that can be learned and applied by anyone regardless of background. Clear, economical, and focused on results, the work connects ideas about mindset, visualization, and purposeful work to everyday practices for earning money and improving circumstances.

Over the last century it has remained in print and influenced later success literature and modern “law of attraction” teachings; its themes — prosperity consciousness, manifesting wealth, and practical personal development — make it a perennial title for readers seeking guidance on wealth creation, mindset shifts, and practical steps to improve personal finance and entrepreneurial outcomes.