Wallace D. Wattles

The pioneering author Wallace D. Wattles was born in 1860 in the USA, shortly before the outbreak of the American Civil War, and there is little information about his life. It seems that he initially experienced many failures, which prompted him to study various philosophies and belief systems. Among others, he was significantly influenced by Descartes, Emerson, Hegel, Leibniz, Schopenhauer, and Spinoza, as well as by the theosophical theories of his time. As a result of this exploration, he developed his own system of well-being, which he began to experiment with, seeing his life change radically for the better. The culmination of his research and experiences is recorded in his most famous book, "The Science of Getting Rich" (1910), while other works include "Health Through New Thought and Fasting," "The Science of Being Great," and "The Science of Being Well." His ideas have inspired many subsequent authors and spiritual teachers and continue to help thousands of people live a more fulfilled life through the technique of creative visualization.