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The Science of Being Great

Photo of Wallace Delois Wattlesby Wallace Delois Wattles
Pages
📄 154
Published
📅 2014
Read time
⏱️ ~4h
Language
🌐 EN
✅ Who should read this: Readers seeking personal growth, self-improvement, and a deeper philosophical approach to changing their lives.

📘 About This Book

How To Enjoy The Poetry Of The Science of Being Great I WANT YOU TO FIND IT SO INTERESTING THAT YOU BUY THE BOOK TO CHANGE YOUR LIFE! How it goes with you! The more your encounter with The Science of Being Great the more it deepens, the more your experience of your own life will deepen, and you will begin to see things by means of words and words by means of things. You will come to understand the world as it interacts with words, as it can be re-created by words, by rhythms and by images presented in this book. You'll understand that its wisdom is one charged with vital possibilities. You will pick up meaning more quickly . . . and you will create meaning too, for yourself and others. Connections between things will exist for you in many ways that never did before. They will shine with unexpectedness. wide-openness and you will go toward them, on your own path. “Then . . . “ as Dante says, “. . . Then will your feet be filled with good desire.” You will know this is happening the first time you say, of something you never would have noticed before. “Well, would you look at that! Who'd'a thunk it?” (Pause, full of new light) “I thunk it!” And so it will be with Wattle's “The Science of Being Great!” As edited by Marc Stewart.

📖 Summary

The Science of Being Great by Wallace Delois Wattles is a foundational self-help work that approaches personal development through a unique literary and philosophical lens. Published in 2014 across 154 pages, the book invites readers to deeply engage with its text, transforming not only how they read but how they experience daily existence. Wattles presents greatness not as an innate, unachievable status reserved for the chosen few, but as a practical, attainable state of being that can be cultivated by anyone willing to shift their mindset and master the power of words. Through rhythmic language, vivid imagery, and profound conceptual connections, the book aims to change lives by altering how individuals interact with the world around them. Readers are guided to understand that reality can be re-created through intentional thought, rhythm, and expressive imagery. As one encounters the wisdom within these pages, life deepens, enabling people to see things through words and words through things. This dynamic interplay fosters a heightened awareness of vital possibilities, helping individuals pick up meaning more quickly and actively create it for themselves and others. Connections between seemingly disparate aspects of life begin to shine with new clarity, revealing paths of personal growth that may have previously gone unnoticed. By approaching self-improvement as an art form infused with scientific certainty, Wattles provides a pathway toward realizing one's highest potential. The book encourages a shift from passive observation to active creation, where language and thought become the primary tools for personal transformation. Ultimately, The Science of Being Great serves as an inspiring guide for anyone looking to reshape their internal landscape and project that newfound depth into the outer world, fostering a more meaningful and purposeful life.

🎯 Key Lessons

1Greatness is an attainable state that can be cultivated by anyone.
2Words and imagery have the power to re-create your perception of reality.
3Engaging deeply with text deepens your overall experience of life.
4You can actively create meaning for yourself and others through intentional thought.
5New connections between things will emerge as your awareness expands.

⚖️ Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

Inspiring and poetic writing style

Encourages deep reflection and personal transformation

Helps readers find new meaning in daily life

Accessible and engaging self-help philosophy

⚠️ Cons

May feel abstract for readers seeking strict tactical steps

Short length might leave some wanting more detailed examples

✍️ About the Author

❓ FAQ

Who is the author of The Science of Being Great? +

The author is Wallace Delois Wattles.

When was this edition published? +

This edition was published in 2014.

How many pages does the book have? +

The book contains 154 pages.

What genre does the book belong to? +

It belongs to the self-help genre.

What is the core premise of the book? +

The core premise is that individuals can change their lives and achieve greatness by mastering words, thoughts, and personal awareness.

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