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The Science of Being Great by Wallace D. Wattles — WisdomDeck honest review
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The Science of Being Great

by Wallace D. Wattles

Wattles's companion to The Science of Getting Rich: greatness through right thought, service and principle. Brief New Thought ethics.

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Three things you will actually use

  1. Think greatly.
  2. Act from principle.
  3. Serve.

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