How to Get What You Want

Wallace D. Wattles

About the Author

Wallace D. Wattles (1860–1911) was a prominent figure in the New Thought movement, a spiritual thinker, and philosopher. He dedicated his life to helping people understand the laws that govern thoughts, beliefs, and actions, which create prosperity and peace. His teachings blended spiritual wisdom with practical instruction. He sought to empower readers to reshape their lives through disciplined thought and faith in universal law.

About the Book

"How to Get What You Want" is a powerful, concise guide to unlocking personal potential and achieving meaningful goals. In it, Wattles outlines a timeless strategy: align your thoughts with clear desires, act with unwavering faith, and reject all doubt and fear. This concise manual outlines how to become the kind of person who naturally attracts success.

Summary

This book is ideal for anyone seeking clarity on how faith and constructive action come together to manifest personal transformation. Key takeaways include:

Desire Is Divine: Wattles affirms that wanting more from life is a spiritual, not selfish, pursuit. Desire is the engine of growth and evolution. The key is to pursue your desires through honest and constructive means.

Clear Mental Vision Is Essential: You must picture what you want vividly and consistently. Clarity of thought creates clarity of results. If your mental image is scattered or inconsistent, your outcomes will likely be the same.

Faith Makes Desire Magnetic: You must back your desires with unshakeable belief. Doubt and fear dissolve your creative power. Faith magnetizes your vision and draws opportunities into your orbit.

Right Action Seals the Deal: You can't wish your way to success. You must act. Do all you can, with what you have and from where you are, every single day.

Gratitude as a Creative Force: Gratitude aligns you with abundance. A thankful mindset tunes your thoughts to the creative energy of the universe and opens the way for greater good to flow in.

Harmony with Universal Law: True success must align with universal or divine law. You cannot create lasting good through selfishness, deceit, or harm. Constructive results come only from cooperation with the higher order of life.

The Power of the Present Moment: Don't wait for "someday." Think and act now. Every moment is an opportunity to advance toward your goal by maintaining vision, faith, and action in the present.

The Mental and the Material Are One Process: Spiritual and material pursuits don't necessarily conflict. To Wattles, material success, rightly pursued, is a spiritual expression, an outworking of divine creativity in form.

Avoiding Competition by Creating: Creation, not competition, leads to lasting success and peace of mind. Instead of competing for limited resources, work in the creative plane to bring new value into existence.

Steady Purpose and Mental Discipline: Don't waver in your vision. Drifting thoughts, impatience, or discouragement interrupt the creative process. Persistent focus and calm confidence are essential.

Frequently Asked Questions

+What is the book about?

"How to Get What You Want" explains the spiritual and mental laws of success. It teaches that by aligning desire, thought, faith, and action, you can unlock life's opportunities and fulfill your goals.

+How long is the book?

This short, focused read is typically under 40 pages. It delivers high-impact lessons in just a few sittings, making it ideal for repeat reading.

+Does the book have any famous quotes?

"What affects one cell affects all, so that whatever passes through the brain cells passes through every other cell in the body."

"If you don't believe you will prosper and you don't practise what you believe, you will get no results."

+When was the book written?

It was published in the early 1900s.

+Are there different versions of the book?

Yes. The book is available in print, digital, and audiobook formats. It's often included in New Thought or prosperity classics collections.

+What category does this book fall under?

This title is in Secrets of Success' book club collection of online book resources about success. It's ideal for readers who enjoy spiritually grounded strategies for personal achievement.

+Where can I get the book?

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+What are similar books I can read?

If you resonate with "How to Get What You Want," here are similar reads you'll enjoy:

"The Science of Getting Rich" by Wallace D. Wattles: Delivers the foundational principles of creative thought and action that this book builds on.

"The Mental Equivalent" by Emmet Fox: Offers practical exercises for aligning your inner vision with external outcomes, echoing Wattles's approach to clear mental imagery.

"Thought Vibration" by William Walker Atkinson: Explores the magnetic power of consistent thought and how it shapes your reality, reinforcing Wattles's ideas on belief and energy.

"Self-Mastery Through Conscious Autosuggestion" by Émile Coué: Focuses on building mental habits that support your goals through daily affirmation and self-suggestion.

"Power Through Constructive Thinking" by Emmet Fox: A deeper look at how positive thought, aligned with spiritual truth, activates transformative change.

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