101 Really Important Things You Already Know, But Keep Forgetting [Paperback]

Ernie J. Zelinski (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2007

Best-selling author Ernie J. Zelinski offers more than a hundred reminders of what is-and what is not-important in life. With truisms like "Be happy while you are alive because you are a long time dead," this wise little guide offers commonsense advice on how to transcend those little and big things in life that normally drive us crazy. Reflecting on even one of these simple yet profound concepts will help reduce stress--and make everyday living a lot more fun.

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"This Zelinski guy knows how to write prose that has the potential to become those old proverbs everyone repeats."
- Herb Denenberg, "Philadelphia Evening Bulletin", in a review of "101 Really Important Things You Already Know, But Keep Forgetting" --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

From the Publisher

* An inspirational guide with 101 short lessons that will help you live a happier, healthier, and wealthier life. * Ernie's best-selling THE JOY OF NOT WORKING has been published in 17 languages.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Visions Int'l / Zelinski; First Edition edition (September 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1580088821
• ISBN-13: 978-1580088824
• Product Dimensions: 6 x 1 x 9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,229,481 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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BIO FOR ERNIE ZELINSKI

Ernie J. Zelinski is an international best-selling author, innovator, and prosperity life coach specializing in helping individuals attain prosperity and well-being by making a big difference in this world.

Ernie is the author of the bestsellers "How to Retire Happy, Wild, and Free" (over 150,000 copies sold) and "The Joy of Not Working" (over 250,000 copies sold).

Ernie's 20+ websites include:

http://www.erniezelinski.com
http://www.retirement-quotes.com
http://www.retirement-cafe.com
http://www.how-to-retire-happy.com

Ernie has negotiated 107 book deals with publishers in 28 countries for his various creative works - which have now sold over 700,000 copies worldwide.

Ernie is uniquely qualified to write books such as "How to Retire Happy, Wild, and Free", given that he opted for semi-retirement when he was only thirty years old and close to financial bankruptcy (with a net worth of minus $30,000).

Yet today Ernie is a prosperous writer, entrepreneur, and connoisseur of leisure who maintains a three- to four-hour workday and doesn't like to work at all in any month that doesn't have an "r" in its name.

Ernie lives in Edmonton, where, besides hanging around his favorite coffee shops with his laptop, he enjoys running, cycling, reading, and traveling.

Ernie speaks on the topics of early retirement, entrepreneurship, 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.

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Ernie does it again, November 4, 2007

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W. Schroeder (San Francisco, CA, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 101 Really Important Things You Already Know, But Keep Forgetting (Paperback)

I'm a big fan of Ernie Zelinsky's work. I especially liked How To Retire Happy, Wild and Free and Real Success Without a Real Job. His strength is not in creating wild new ideas but in reminding us about the simple things in life and how enjoy and treasure them here and now. In his new book, 101 Really Important Things You Already Know, But Keep Forgetting, he does it again. It tells you right in the title you already know these things, but he has a simple, homespun style that is engaging and really makes you think. With 101 chapters of two pages each it's not something you read in one sitting; I have my copy on the nightstand with other books and read a few chapters at a time when I feel like getting a lift. Recommended.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best book I have ever read............, December 23, 2007

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This review is from: 101 Really Important Things You Already Know, But Keep Forgetting (Paperback)

101 Important Things You Already Knew But Keep Forgetting is one of the best inspirational books I have ever read. I bought 4 copies of these books as presents for the people in my life. The stories are short(two pages) and tell life like it is. This book is better than therapy! There is not one page of this book that doesn't have meaning to everyone's personal life experiences.

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars As a fan, I found this work OK but not among his best, November 24, 2007

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Michael Johnson (Livonia, MI United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 101 Really Important Things You Already Know, But Keep Forgetting (Paperback)

I share Ernie Zelinski's outlook on life. I love to hear about working less and more creatively. I agree with his advice to develop a life outside of work. I think The Joy of Not Working and Retire Wild, Happy, and Free are better examples of this attitude. This book has its moments but sounds more like a Get Rich or Become Successful self-help book. I thought he was catering more to the How to be a Millionaire crowd. He doesn't do this for every essay but is closer than some of his other books. I still give it 4 stars because I enjoy hearing whatever Ernie has to say.