Maintain gratitude

A key concept in The Science of Getting Rich is the idea of creating instead of competing. What is creating? It means doing something new or different than what’s been done before. Here’s where investing quality time into thinking about your plan pays off. When you do that, something a b...

The first action is to develop a clear vision for what you want. We’re not talking about just an affirmation. It’s not enough to want to be a millionaire. What’s required is a clear action plan, a well-conceived strategy for how you are going to accumulate wealth. Instead of Fire-Aim-Ready, the s...

Do people feel that they will gain value by associating with you? You should strive to give maximum value to everyone you meet. Impress upon everyone you interact with the benefit they will receive by associating with you. Make sure people understand that what you are giving them is valuable. Say...

The third action step is to use your will power to discipline yourself to think about your vision and your plan every day. One of the secrets found in The Science of Getting Rich is the power of your imagination. How much time do you spend daily thinking about the life you want to live? ...

Go the extra mile. Create something unique, continue to make it better, and give way more than what you’re charging for. Whatever your price point is, your clients should be thrilled to pay it; not because you’re the cheapest option, but because they’re getting so much value out of your service t...

Many of Wattles’ insights are best applied by starting your own business. What business should you start? Here’s the trick. Identify the skills necessary to be successful in any chosen industry. What skills are you naturally good at? How can you use your skills to do something better than anyone ...

The Science of Getting Rich notes that it’s critical to combine thinking and acting. Fill your days creating, being grateful, and having belief. Take as much action toward your goal every day as possible. What action steps did you take today? Take stock. What did you do? Make a list. How much tim...

Provide the absolute best. You’ve got to become great at what you do. How well do you serve your audience? Reach, stretch, strive, learn, and apply, and always try to grow so that you can serve your audience better. When you do that, you won’t just fill your present space (your job, your current ...