Wallace D Wattles

Wallace D. Wattles (1860–1911) was an American author and pioneer of the New Thought movement, best known for his book The Science of Getting Rich, published in 1910. His writings, including How to Get What You Want, propose that thought and positive mental attitude are the primary drivers of success and wealth creation. Wattles's ideas influenced generations of self-help and personal development writers, and The Science of Getting Rich was a key inspiration for Rhonda Byrne's The Secret. His audiobooks and books remain popular with listeners and readers interested in the history and foundations of the personal development and positive thinking traditions.