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The Science Of Getting Rich Book Reviewed By A Normal Joe
Posted On: October 21, 2008Posted In: Joe Reviews, Success Mindset, Video Blogging
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The Science Of Getting Rich And What I Think About It
I just finished up reading this classic book by Wallace D Wattles last week. I’ve heard so much about it from various gurus, business people, and affluent folks the world over. Okay, I didn’t actually hear it from them…I read it! The more stories I read about successful folks, the more this and a few other books came up, so, I naturally had to get it.
What are my thoughts? Well, it was a good book. It lined up a lot with the things I have been talking about lately, in regards to having the proper mindset for success. It’s not just about imagining something and seeing it appear out of nowhere, it talks about taking action.
Fixing your mind on success, not allowing any negative thoughts or people deter you, and operating as though you alread have it. Being grateful for every single thing you have, and realizing their is an abundance. Sure, some of the language was a little dated, being as this book was written many years ago.
However, the underlying theme of the book still rings true. As with anything, you take what you need and leave the rest. I can definitely see what so many sum bees recommend this book, it gets you in the proper mindset to prepare yourself to recieve success.
You can click on the book cover if you’re interested, also, I setup a new section on the blog to hold all my books. It’s cleverly title “Books” in the navigation menu! You know you like how I named that joint, don’t front on me, you like it huh? You can find books I’ve read, or books I want to read over there. Checkout Joe’s Book Club.
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October 21st, 2008 at 12:53 pm
Did you say Seven Bucks? I’ll read that for the price of a trip to Starbucks.
Sounds good man. I’m been on the same kind of “vibe” lately man. I mean, I’ve always been “into it”, but trying to focus on 110% postiivity and push forward to a new level.
Thanks for the review. I’ll probably pick this one up too.
Cheers!
Jay
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Normal Joe (2055 comments) Reply:
October 21st, 2008 at 1:00 pm
Yeah man, it was 6.95 in my store! Amazon has it cheaper but if it’s not free shipping then…..lol. Yeah man, run out and give it a read and report back tell me what you think.
You know what I’ve been on man, and I know where you at…so keep it moving man and let’s get it done! Be sure to peep my “book club” forget a Oprah! lol, nah….she may review my book one day!
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October 21st, 2008 at 1:04 pm
Yeah Son! Lucky Charms are the real deal!!!
I haven’t read this particular book, but many on the subject and love it. Many people may not get d own this line of thinking, but it is very important to me. See, we are bombarded with negative, fruitless thoughts all day long. Therefore, it is critical that we make a concentrated effort to have peace, harmony, and positive thoughts in our heads all day long.
So Joe, you and your books are going to contribute to this in my life and the lives of many others.
Good stuff!
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Normal Joe (2055 comments) Reply:
October 21st, 2008 at 1:08 pm
Magically delicious son! I murdered them joints, thought about going out to buy a whole big size box lol.
You’re right man, for a while growing up, and even as an adult, I wasn’t into the whole self help, positive thought type of things. I was more of a “work for it, get it, if not, o well” type of dude.
Over the past months to a year, really at least since I’ve been trying to start my own biz, I’ve seen so much of my own negative thinking and how it’s captured my dreams! So, I’m on it man…and don’t much want to roll with negative peeps!
Let’s run sucka! You know what time it is…..(tell J to hit some chin-ups)
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October 21st, 2008 at 2:41 pm
Think It, See It, Take It – Its Then Yours!
Wise Words Of Shannon
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Normal Joe (2055 comments) Reply:
October 22nd, 2008 at 7:40 am
Classic stuff right there man! I love it!
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October 21st, 2008 at 7:13 pm
That was a good review man. I haven’t been around in a while so it was good to check out the blog and read up on you. I liked the example about the bike, because its true. Its like if you think about failure then you might fall for it but if you keep your eyes on the prize then you’re most likely to succeed and from someone that had his own business when I was 13, it really did work for me. With all the negative comments and stuff from people around me, I was able to turn it into a major success at a young age because I wanted to achieve a certain goal. So its not really about how much money you make or anything like that but its about what you define as success and what you do to achieve it. Great book review by the way!
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Normal Joe (2055 comments) Reply:
October 22nd, 2008 at 7:40 am
Perfect example man! It all starts in the mind, without that, you won’t take the proper actions. This is a decent book, a quick read that I think anyone in business should at least take a peek at.
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October 22nd, 2008 at 8:03 am
@SuiteJ – Ditto, for seven bucks I can skip a trip to the coffee shop. I’ve been working on perfecting the skill of “concentration”, and I think its helped me tremendously. Thanks for the review Joe.
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Normal Joe (2055 comments) Reply:
October 22nd, 2008 at 8:43 am
You got it man, not too expensive and I’m sure it will help out. If you pick it up, let me know what you think.
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Ryan McLean (38 comments) Reply:
November 11th, 2008 at 4:34 pm
I have read it Joe. I will prob write a review on my blog and I will let you know what I thought when I post the review.
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Normal Joe (2055 comments) Reply:
November 14th, 2008 at 9:04 am
Cool, can’t wait to see what you think dude.
October 22nd, 2008 at 11:25 am
Books is a very unique title for a section about books. Great idea, Normal Joe! This book had appeared on my radar, and I’d thought about buying it from Amazon.com, but now I think I might. It sounds interesting enough. Thanks for posting!!!
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Normal Joe (2055 comments) Reply:
October 23rd, 2008 at 9:08 pm
You like that! See I knew you appreciated creativity and fine art! I named that for the super cultured folks that come through here….you gotta be ultra trendy to catch it! It’s a cool book, checkout some of the others in my book club lol.
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October 22nd, 2008 at 9:33 pm
Cool little book club, I’ll have to spend some time there
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Normal Joe (2055 comments) Reply:
October 23rd, 2008 at 9:01 pm
Check it man! lol, just a lil something.
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October 23rd, 2008 at 7:19 pm
The law of attraction baby.. it’s everywhere and it’s flourishing! Set your mind, and take action – it’s the only natural process to accomplish anything in life. If you waste time thinking too much about “what if this” and “what if that” than you’ll eventually realize that the moment of opportunity has passed and all you’ve done is sat back and worried about making mistakes and consequences instead of setting a plan and taking action, learning from your mistakes along the way.
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Normal Joe (2055 comments) Reply:
October 23rd, 2008 at 8:59 pm
You got it E, you know what’s up man. Everybody may not see it, but that’s okay man, I do and I’m movin wit it!
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October 24th, 2008 at 4:58 am
its funny how the positive thinking self help genre has a bad name. Yet when you read the books, I havent read science of getting rich yet, what you read rings true and has that I always sorta new that to be true kinda feeling. Know what I mean. Im currently reading A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle. And let me tell you that dude is right on the money.
I wish more people would get hip and open up their eyes and minds and start reading instaed of watching cartoons.
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Normal Joe (2055 comments) Reply:
October 26th, 2008 at 5:53 pm
Yeah, it’s a lot of common sense stuff, but also getting in touch with the conditioning you’ve been subjected to in order to overcome it.
People only move to what they are comfortable with, I like to step out of my comfort zone, as I feel that’s how breakthroughs happen.
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October 24th, 2008 at 9:28 pm
Well, I have to say that I’m really impressed that a young guy like you has gotten into the principles of Wattles book, and of course, by extension, the principle of the Laws of Attraction. I also had to watch the video; good stuff all around. Of course, you DO know you could have downloaded it for free, since it’s in the public domain, right?
Great review.
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Normal Joe (2055 comments) Reply:
October 26th, 2008 at 5:50 pm
Welcome to the site Mitch! Yeah…it’s good stuff man. I know it’s public domain, but for me, there’s something about holding that book in my hand you know? Looking forward to seeing you around.
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October 25th, 2008 at 9:40 pm
Sounds like a book worth checking out Joe. I like anything that will contribute to putting me in the proper mind set. I will have to put that on my download list of things to get.
Best regards,
Derek
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Normal Joe (2055 comments) Reply:
October 26th, 2008 at 5:49 pm
Oh yeah man, it’s a great addition to any entrepreneur’s library man. Glad to see you getting involved in the comments man!
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October 26th, 2008 at 10:09 pm
Yeah I had to check on my Favorite bloggers spot for sure! Hey Joe, another good book to check out is Moonlighting on the internet by, Yanik Silver. That book is off the chain! Have you read it?
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Normal Joe (2055 comments) Reply:
October 27th, 2008 at 7:36 am
no doubt man! Thanks for checkin it! I heard of that book but haven’t read it, I will have to take a look at it.
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May 8th, 2009 at 12:41 pm
Positive thinking has changed my life – if you liked this book, you’re sure to love “Think and Grow Rich” check it out!
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Normal Joe (2055 comments) Reply:
May 12th, 2009 at 6:04 pm
yeah man, I know about Napolean Hill too! Glad to see ya on the site man.
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August 27th, 2009 at 12:03 pm
i just read the book “Rich Dad, Poor Dad”..its one of the greates book i read it really influenze my life hope you get a chance to read it its really good..
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Normal Joe (2055 comments) Reply:
August 28th, 2009 at 10:38 am
Cool, I’ve heard great things about that one too.
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November 2nd, 2009 at 10:07 am
“rich dad, poor dad” is excellent. one of my all time favourites.
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Normal Joe (2055 comments) Reply:
November 23rd, 2009 at 5:50 pm
I’ve heard good things about that one.
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