“Ernie Zelinski helps others find the time to live.”
— Boston Herald

Ernie J. Zelinski is an international best-selling author, innovator, creativity consultant, and life coach specializing in creating inspirational content for books, websites, e-books, and seminars.

Since the early 1990s Ernie has helped hundreds of thousands of individuals from all walks of life in their career transitions and in achieving a better work/life balance.

Ernie is the author of the international bestsellers The Joy of Not Working  (over 250,000 copies sold) and How to Retire Happy, Wild, and Free (over 125,000 copies sold), two life-changing books that have helped hundreds of thousands of individuals around the world achieve a more wholesome life.

Ernie's core message — that we all can be more creative and really live life the way it was meant to be lived — is at the heart of all his work.

Ernie deeply believes in the powers of creativity and common sense — instead of hard work — as the most important elements for attaining personal and financial freedom.

Ernie Zelinski's highly-acclaimed philosophy about life reaches over 100,000 individuals a month on his inspirational websites and blogs.

Thousands of individuals have contacted Ernie by phone, e-mail, and regular mail to let him know how they have experienced inner renewal and personal growth as a result of reading one of his blockbuster books.

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

Ernie has been interviewed by over 100 radio stations and has appeared on CNN TV’s Financial News, Istanbul TV Network, CBC TV’s Venture, CBC TV's National News, and CTV’s Canada AM.

Ernie was recently flown first-class to Istanbul by The Turkish National Society for Quality (KalDer) to speak about The Joy of Not Working to 2,000 executives, scholars, and students attending its 17th annual convention.

Ernie also recently made the opening keynote speech called How to Turn On Your Genius Machine at the Edmonton Toastmaster's 3-day District Convention. 

Things That Have Been Said

“This Zelinski guy knows how to write prose that has the potential
to become those old proverbs everyone repeats.”
— Herb Denenberg, Philadelphia Evening Bulletin

“Get Ernie J. Zelinski's book [ How
to Retire Happy, Wild, and Free ] if
you look forward to a retirement with 'zing!' ”
— Nancy Paradis, St. Petersburg Times, Florida 

“Take inspiration from the success of Ernie Zelinski.”
— Leslie Whitaker, Philadelphia Inquirer

“Next to the Bible it [ How to Retire Happy, Wild, and Free]
may be the most inspiring book I have read.”
— Richard Thibeault, Pointe Claire, Quebec

“To be sure, retirement books are a glutted field,
but most focus on money and financial planning. 
They view the finish line as the last day of employment.
That’s where Zelinski's [ retirement book] begins.”
— Jonathan Chevreau, National Post

“I have learned much from Ernie.”
— Azizi Ali, Multimillionaire, Best-Selling Author,
and Professional Speaker

“If he was in a different kind of business, he'd be one of those
 successful entrepreneurs on the covers of magazines.”
— Sharon Budnarchuk, Owner Audrey's Books, Edmonton 

“Like The Bible, The Joy of Not Working tells you
everything you need to know to resolve your Life
crisis, but doesn’t exclude humor in its presentation.
Check Chapter 7, “Lighting the Fire Rather than Being
Warmed by it”, pages 118-120, for a list of 200
activities for your consideration.”
— Helga Roberts writing on AuthorsDen.com

“Zelinski paints a picture of retirement so appealing
 you will wish you had retired years ago.
He hits topics such as lifelong learning, relocation,
the importance of friendships, and creative travel options.
His seven page list of “activities for your Get-a-Life Tree”
helps get the reader started.”
— The Life Planning Network writing about
How to Retire Happy, Wild, and Free

Companies That Have Purchased 

The World's Best Retirement Book 

in Large Quantity

• Ford Motor Company 
• Allstate Financial 
• Nettworth Financial 
• Syncrude Corporation 
• TD Canada Trust 
• University of British Columbia Staff Pension Plan 
• Strathcona County 
• Telus 
• Life Planning Network 
• Fiscal Wellness

All Rights Including Foreign Rights Reserved

Copyright 2010 by Ernie Zelinski

Author of The World's Best Retirement Book