ERNIE J. ZELINSKI QUOTES

author, consultant, and professional speaker

Don't mess around with reality and reality won't mess around with you.

ERNIE J. ZELINSKI

101 Really Important Things You Already Know But Keep Forgetting

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There are two principles for creative success -- one general and one definitive. The general principle is that everyone has the ability to be creative and make a big difference in this world. The definitive principle is that almost everyone has volunteered to be exempt from the general principle.

ERNIE J. ZELINSKI

The Lazy Person's Guide to Success: How to Get What You Want Without Killing Yourself for It


If you're in a hurry to find happiness, slow down. Give it a chance to catch up with you.

ERNIE J. ZELINSKI

The Lazy Person's Guide to Happiness

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If you expect to have it all, you will have nothing. Learn to be happy with nothing -- and you will have it all!

ERNIE J. ZELINSKI

The Lazy Person's Guide to Happiness


There's insanity on both sides of the debate when you argue with an idiot.

ERNIE J. ZELINSKI

101 Really Important Things You Already Know But Keep Forgetting


Retirement is the last opportunity for individuals to reinvent themselves, let go of the past, and find peace and happiness within.

ERNIE J. ZELINSKI

How to Retire Happy, Wild, and Free

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If the grass on the other side of the fence is greener, try watering your side.

ERNIE J. ZELINSKI

101 Really Important Things You Already Know But Keep Forgetting


Anything great that has been accomplished in the history of humanity has started with one small thought. We all have those thoughts; few people do anything with theirs, however. What do you intend to do with yours?

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Look Ma, Life's Easy

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To fear retirement is to fear life.

ERNIE J. ZELINSKI

How to Retire Happy, Wild, and Free

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Creativity is the joy of not knowing it all.

ERNIE J. ZELINSKI

The Joy of Not Knowing It All: Profiting from Creativity at Work or Play


You can always make up in creativity what you lack in good fortune. Playing the game of life is like playing poker. Playing three aces badly won't get you as far as playing a terrible hand well.

ERNIE J. ZELINSKI

The Lazy Person's Guide to Success: How to Get What You Want Without Killing Yourself for It

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Have you ever considered that your perception of reality could be wrong? If you haven't, this is a pretty good sign that it is.

ERNIE J. ZELINSKI

Look Ma, Life's Easy


Comfort is a double-edged sword. A little will increase health and happiness; too much -- and it will destroy both.

ERNIE J. ZELINSKI

Look Ma, Life's Easy


Happiness doesn't care how you get there.

ERNIE J. ZELINSKI

How to Retire Happy, Wild and Free


When you find yourself on the side of majority, question yourself about what you are doing and why. It is likely wrong.

ERNIE J. ZELINSKI

Look Ma, Life's Easy


Anyone can achieve something important. Contrary to popular belief, the key is not hard work, but finding the right thing to achieve.

ERNIE J. ZELINSKI

The Lazy Person's Guide to Success: How to Get What You Want Without Killing Yourself for It


Imagine that you are in control of your life. Now, the question is: Why do you have to imagine this?

ERNIE J. ZELINSKI

Look Ma, Life's Easy


Overnight success happens only in fairy tales, trashy novels, and bad movies.

ERNIE J. ZELINSKI

101 Really Important Things You Already Know But Keep Forgetting

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If you always do the easy and comfortable thing, life ends up being difficult and uncomfortable. If you do the difficult and uncomfortable thing, however, life ends up being easy and comfortable.

ERNIE J. ZELINSKI

Look Ma, Life's Easy

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Being unemployed is the true test of who you really are.

ERNIE J. ZELINSKI

The Joy of Not Working

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