The Joy of Not Working: A Book for the Retired, Unemployed and Overworked- 21st Century Edition

Zelinski, Ernie J.

ISBN 10: 1580085520 / ISBN 13: 9781580085526

Published by Ten Speed Press, 2003

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Synopsis:

Ernie Zelinski could change your view of the world forever.

He has taught more than 300,000 people what The Joy of Not Working is about: learning to live every part of their lives - work and play, employment, and retirement alike - to the fullest.

In this completely revised and expanded edition, you  too can join the thousands of converts and learn how to thrive at both work and play.
 
Illustrated with eye-opening exercises, thought-provoking diagrams, and lively cartoons and quotations, The Joy of Not Working will guide you to:

• Be more productive at work by working less.
• Discover and pursue your life's passions.
• Gain the courage to leave your corporate job if it is draining life out of you.
• Pursue interesting leisure activities that make a difference in your physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.
• Vanquish any guilt you may have about not working long and hard hours.
• Be financially independent with less money.

Plus, new to this edition are thirty inspiring letters from readers detailing how the book helped them improve the variety, tone, and quality of their lives.

The Joy of Not Working is a provocative, entertaining, down-to-earth, and tremendously inspiring book that will you get more joy and satisfaction out of everything you do.

About the Author:

Ernie J. Zelinski is an international best-selling author, speaker, and prosperity life coach. Through his life-changing books, he inspires adventurous souls to live prosperous and free while making a big difference in this world.

Ernie is the author of three true international bestsellers. His signature book The Joy of Not Working has now sold over 310,000 copies and has been published in 17 foreign languages. His flagship book How to Retire Happy, Wild, and Free has sold over 400,000 copies and has been published in 10 languages. Ernie's third international bestseller The Lazy Person's Guide to Success has sold over 110,000 copies and has been published in 11 foreign languages. These three life-changing books have helped hundreds of thousands of individuals live more satisfying and happier lives.

 

Ernie has negotiated over 117 book deals with publishers in 29 countries for his 17 books - which have now sold over 1,000,000 copies worldwide and have been published in 22 languages. His latest book is The Joy of Being Retired: 365 Reasons Why Retirement Rocks - and Work Sucks!.

 

Feature articles about Ernie and his books have appeared in major North American newspapers including USA TODAY, Boston Herald, The Washington Post, Toronto Star, and The Wall Street Journal.

Ernie's other recent books include Look Ma, Life's Easy: How Ordinary People Attain Extraordinary Success and Remarkable Prosperity and its companion Life's Secret Handbook: Reminders for Adventurous Souls Who Want to Make a Big Difference in This World.

Ernie speaks on the topics of early retirement, prosperity, book marketing, and creativity. The Turkish Society for Quality recently spent over $20,000 to have Ernie speak about The Joy of Not Working to 2,000 executives and scholars attending its 17th annual convention in Istanbul. Ernie also made a keynote speech about The Joy of Not Working to 1,200 career experts at the National Career Development Association convention in Orlando, Florida in June 2017.

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Joy of Not Working: A Book for the ...
Publisher: Ten Speed Press
Publication Date: 2003
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Acceptable