Who Is the Artist for Cartoons in How to Retire Happy, Wild, and Free

Here are two latest e-mails about two of my books. This first one is about the Portuguese edition of The Lazy Person's Guide to Success. which is somewhat related to my latest book Career Success Without a Real Job.

----- Original Message -----
From: Alex Vieira Silveira
To: vip - books (at) telus ( dot ) net
Sent: Tuesday, September 01, 2009 9:55 PM
Subject: To Ernie Zelinski

Hi! My name is Alex and Im sending this email from my job. Im reading a book of yours and Im almost changing my entire life.

As you say in the book I used to live under the culture of "a hard work will make you a sucess man" but I never really liked it and recently I've discovered that I dont even like what I do. Im studying what I like and doing this job at home, and the ideas appeared from nowhere showing me how to pay my debt of R$5000 in 2 months, so Im thankful =)

Very thanks Ernie

Alex V. Silveira
Técnico de suporte
Girt-Sp /Bnc
tel: (11) 3913-3747 /3913-3788
www.ctis.com.br ou www.lojactis.com.br

This second e-mail is about my Best-Selling Retirement Book , which makes a great promotional Retirement Gift Book.

From: Ronald Crocker
Subject: artist in How to Retire Happy Wild and Free
To: " success 101 coach @ yahoo com"
Received: Wednesday, September 2, 2009, 3:10 PM

Dear Sir,

First -- I enjoy your book and find it helpful. Retirement is offering me an arena in which to play and play I am!

Second-- who is the cartoonist in HTRHWF? The cartoons remind me of an artist in Providence RI.

Please advise.

Ron Crocker
Uxbridge MA

This was my response:

Hi Ron:

First, thanks for the kind words about How to Retire Happy, Wild, and Free

Second, to answer your question, the cartoon drawings in the book have actually been created by my graphic designer Verne Busby. He also created the cartoon figure used on the cover of the book but the 3-wheel bike and horse/donkey were my idea.

Interestingly, not so long ago I received a threatening e-mail from some guy in the U.S. accusing me of stealing Herman cartoons and how he was going to report me and how I would be charged for copyright violation.

I responded that although the drawings may have a Herman flavor, they were certainly not copies and the captions were made up by me.

Incidentally, Jim Unger, who does Herman, is Canadian and living back somewhere in British Columbia after living in the Caribbean somewhere.

I also told this guy that if he could find Jim Unger's address I would gladly send Jim Unger a copy of How to Retire Happy, Wild, and Free without any concern of being sued or charged.

Many thanks and so long for now,

Ernie Zelinski
World Class Author, Innovator, and Corporate Escape Artist
Author of the Bestseller How to Retire Happy, Wild, and Free
(Over 110,000 copies sold and published in 9 languages)
and The Joy of Not Working: A Book for the Retired, Unemployed & Overworked
(Over 225,000 copies sold and published in 17 languages)

Do It Badly - But At Least Do It!

Here is the Dedication that was used for my first book called The Art of Seeing Double or Better in Business:

"To all the creative people throughout the ages who have been willing to risk, be different, challenge the status quo, ruffle a few feathers - and in the process - truly make a big difference in this world."

This month makes it 20 years since I published that book, which was my first. I knew nothing about publishing but I went by my motto: Do It Badly - But At Least Do It!

Here are some of my latest projects, which I am still doing under that motto Do It Badly - But At Least Do It!

Or as Guy Kawasaki advises: "Be Crappy"

Promotional Business Items and Free Giveaways by VIP BOOKS

Real Career Success Without a Real Job

The Joy of Not Being Retired

Sensationally Creative and Innovative

VIP BOOKS Website

Funny Friendship Quotes

Paper Losses Are Real Losses, Stupid! Stop Lying about It to Yourself and Others!

Look Ma, Life's Easy Will Be Self-Published Sooner or Later

Korean Edition of Look Ma, Life's Easy
(Published in 5 Foreign Languages But Not in English)

I received the following e-mail about a book I wrote several years ago called Look Ma, Life's Easy

Ernie,

Thanks for answering my friend request :-)

Welcome in my friend list also.

I am Belgian and my native language is French, but I love to write in English. So, I can send my message to you in English. Ok!

You are Canadian so I thought I could write in French or English, but it ok for me. :-)

I have read your books since 2003. They have really helped me in my life. I would like to say you Thank you for your works! They are very useful.

My favourite book is Look Ma, Life's Easy. I read it in French.

Nevertheless, I would like to find it in English to help an American friend but that cannot be found anywhere? !...We tried

http://www.facebook.com/l/;Amazon.com. but no success :- ( My friend is Marvin P. He lives in Dallas, Texas. Could we help us to find your book in English version for him? I should be very grateful to you.

Thanks
Best Regards
Catherine D.

The answer to Catherine's question is that Look Ma, Life's Easy was published in 5 foreign languages (Russian, Chinese, French, Spanish, and Korean) but never in English.

Now that I have a new American distributor (National Book Network) for my books, I intend to self-publish the book in the next year or so.

In the interval I am working on my book called The Joy of Being Retired.

How to Retire Happy, Wild, and Free on Quintessential Careers Book

I was delighted to find a review of my book How to Retire Happy, Wild, and Free on Quintessential Careers Book Reviews

Here is part of the review:

This book [How to Retire Happy, Wild, and Free] comprises so much more than financial planning. Many of the books and magazines that discuss retirement focus on building a nest egg, investing, and accumulating wealth.

I would not hesitate to share this book with friends, colleagues, or clients. Investigating the many options for retirement is even more important now than when the book was first written. With so many people having to change or rethink their retirement plans, this book is a breath of fresh air. At a time when people need inspiration and hope for their futures, learning How to Retire Happy, Wild, and Free may be just what they need.

Although the ideas in the book are not new, the stories about how people are living them is unique and refreshing. They bring out the importance of living a full life now and not waiting until retirement.

Five things I re-learned from this book are:



1. Plant a Get-a-Life Tree. Among the lists, activities, stories, and ideas that Zelinski offers for brainstorming retirement options, he illustrates how to plant a Get-a-Life Tree. The tree is a form of mind map to help people think about retirement options.

2. Stay active before and after retirement. Ernie Zelinski emphasizes the importance of a healthy active lifestyle. Being active and healthy doesn't begin at retirement. The author tells us to find our interests and purpose long before we retire.

3. You don't have to be rich to enjoy retirement. In fact, Zelinski emphasizes the fact that having a nest egg doesn't guarantee a happy retirement. The book is rich with stories about the many ways people have found happiness in retirement.

4. Build healthy relationships before you retire. Having healthy relationships
outside of work before you retire will be the foundation for retirement bliss.

5. Retirement can be the best part of your life. Reading Zelinski's book was fun and inspiring. The author reminds us to focus on the things that are really important in life. Retirement, after all, is just the beginning.

Create More Money for Your Retirement

Most of the articles I see on Google Alerts for anything relating to retirees has to do with money, their retirement portfolios, and how many of them are short of money.

I am amazed by the number of people that I know who want more money in their lives but are not willing to put in the time, effort, and creativity to generate more income.

If you are short of money, you likely aren't using your time, effort, and creativity to generate more retirement income. Either that or you don't handle money that well.

Here are some ways to attract money into your life according to Joe Vitale that can add to your retirement income:

• Take action on an idea you have.


• Write a script of you being wealthy and how it feels.


• Forgive yourself and others.


• Read Think and Grow Rich.


• Turn a problem into a product and sell it online.


• Feel grateful for something you have.


• Pray.


• Create a vision board of what you want.


• Do 5 things each day on items on your vision board.


• Ask for help.


• Help someone else. (by hiring them to help you)


• Do whatever you are afraid to do. Wealth is hiding behind your fear.


• Get a retirement job. While you pursue your dream, feed yourself with work.


• Get clear of limiting beliefs about money