Quotes from zelinski ernie j

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Creativity is the joy of not knowing it all.

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?

To fear retirement is to fear life.

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.

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.

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

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

Happiness doesn't care how you get there.

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.

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

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

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

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

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