The Science of Being Great: A Practical Philosophy of Character and Personal Development

Wallace D. Wattles's The Science of Being Great presents a practical philosophy of personal development, teaching that greatness is the result of disciplined thought, purposeful action, and strength of character.

In this influential work of early twentieth-century success philosophy, Wattles explains that individuals become great not by competing with others but by developing their own abilities and directing their efforts toward constructive and creative work. He argues that true success gr...