The Science of Getting Rich

I dedicate this blog to The Science of getting Rich book by Wallace D. Wattles, edited by and with a new introduction by Rebecca Fine. This book is the inspiration behind the creation of the venture Phuzemthonjeni.com.
When I started my business career I need inspiration and direction. The books I read were all inspiring but did not give me direction. When I read a book, I am more absorbed by the book that talks the language I understand. I am a student and a believer of Science, this book talked the language I understand.
Science is not an easy subject to theorize as it must have an element of proof. The book is not easy to understand, I had to read it number of times while practicing its preaching before I could understand the concept.
The book is based on Law of Attraction and Wallace found a way to make it as practical. Though as practical as I believe, different reviews come with different viewpoints. Law of Attraction tells you about a concept and Science of getting rich tell you how to use the concept to get rich.
Knowing this Wallace covers his teaching very well when he said, “You must lay aside all other concepts of the universe, and you must dwell upon this until it is fixed in your mind and has become your habitual thought. Read these statements over and over again. Fix every word upon your memory and meditate upon them until you firmly believe what they say. If a doubt comes to you, cast it aside. Do not listen to arguments against this idea. Do not go to churches or lectures where a contrary concept of things is taught or preached. Do not read magazines or books which teaches a different idea. If you get mixed up in your understanding, belief, and faith, all your efforts will be in vain.
Do not ask why these things are true nor speculate as to how they can be true. Simply take them on trust. The Science of getting rich begins with the absolute acceptance of this”.
I wouldn’t be writing this blog if I did not accept the concept as quoted. Yes, I followed the instructions to the letter though meditation or mantras are not my things. I read the words until they made sense in my mind, until I believed in the concept.
Reading this book or concept then write about it will not be doing justice to this blog or its readers. I had to read different concepts and understand them as I understand this one. To me it all boils down as to the context at which you want to place the concept on. Though the concept looks at holistic riches, that is spiritually, physically and emotional, it does not go in-depth in covering spiritual and emotional parts.
The concept will make sense only if you are mentally ready to accept and understand it. We turn to be attracted to things we are comfortable with, Law of Attraction, if you are not in a state of mind to accept concept with open mind, you will not be attracted to this book. I cannot blame anyone because this is what this book is teaching.
There are books that prepare one mentally to be able to be open minded to concepts like this. Before I read this book I was a firm believer in the power of mind. My science teacher at Technical Collage told us that brain is like a muscle, like a boxer preparing for the fight, you have to train it to be strong. I was a keen reader at the time and that motivated me to read even more to train my brain muscle.
The book that started to ball rolling was Dale Carnegie book How to stop worry and start living. That gave me peace of mind; it taught me that I am in control. Another good example about mental attitude towards work is Rules of work by Richard Templar.
I will be summarizing the core concepts on the next articles.