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The Joy of Not Working: A Book for the Retired, Unemployed, and Overworked

by Ernie J Zelinski

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ISBN13: 9781580085526
ISBN10: 1580085520
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Ernie Zelinski could change your view of the world forever. He has already taught more than 150,000 people what THE JOY OF NOT WORKING is all about: learning to live every part of your life-employment, unemployment, retirement, and leisure time alike-to the fullest. With this completely revised and expanded edition, you too can join the thousands of converts and learn to thrive at both work and at play. Illustrated by 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 inspiring letters from readers detailing how the book helped them improve the variety, tone, and quality of their lives.A revised and updated edition of the classic guide to living life to its fullest.Previous editions have sold more than 150,000 copies in 14 languages.

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In this completely revised and expanded edition, readers will learn how to create an excellent work/life balance by working less, producing more, and being more leisurely.

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Ernie Zelinski has taught more than 150,000 people what THE JOY OF NOT WORKING is about: learning to live every part of your life--work and play, employment, and retirement alike--to the fullest. In this completely revised and expanded edition, you'll learn how to create an excellent work/life balance by working less, producing more, and being more leisurely; how to gain the courage to leave a life-draining job: and, if you are recently retired or unemployed, how to bring purpose and community back to your life. Plus, new to this edition are 30 inspiring letters from readers detailing how the book helped them live a more exciting and rewarding life. Illustrated with eye-opening exercises, thought-provoking diagrams, and lively cartoons and quotations. THE JOY OF NOT WORKING will guide you to living a more exciting and rewarding life--at work and at play.

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ISBN:
9781580085526
Subtitle:
A Book for the Retired, Unemployed and Overworked
Author:
Zelinski, Ernie J
Author:
Zelinski, Ernie J.
Publisher:
Ten Speed Press
Location:
Berkeley
Subject:
Leisure
Subject:
Retirement
Subject:
Aging
Subject:
Aging - Retirement
Subject:
Unemployment
Subject:
Early retirement.
Subject:
Personal Growth - Happiness
Edition Number:
21
Edition Description:
Revised
Series Volume:
C2KBR/01-3SP
Publication Date:
September 2003
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
240
Dimensions:
975x625

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