Posts Tagged ‘Advice’

>> Transitions: Work With A Purpose

Wednesday, May 27th, 2009

I’m in a job that is fast-paced, very demanding, and for the most part fulfilling. The problem is, nothing changes. You could work 24 hours a day and never be really productive. You are constantly putting out fires. It seems that everyone is going in circles with no clear organizational goals. It’s been this way [...]

>> Expert Opinions : Crown Jewels

Tuesday, May 26th, 2009

Question : How do I develop a ‘Jewelry Wardrobe’ that incorporates my own sense of style?
Answer :      
         Most importantly, you cannot develop your own sense of style if you follow the trends. Following a trend never gives your sense of style a chance to evolve and never makes it necessary [...]

>> Book Review : The Life of Your Dreams in 30 Days or Less

Thursday, April 16th, 2009

by Heather Rudalavage (2008) Written in a friendly, conversational tone, this book seems less like a daunting instruction book and more like a knowledgeable big sister sharing her personal experience and giving you some tricks and tips for achieving your dreams. The book is an intro to manifesting what you want in life, and provides [...]

>> Book Review : Unleash Your Dreams

Wednesday, April 15th, 2009

Unleash Your Dreams

Tame Your Hidden Fears and Live the Life You Were Meant to Live by Michael E. Silverman (2008)
Dreamt of a career as a writer, getting a Ph.D., designing your own home, but never been able to take the steps needed to make it happen? Silverman, a psychologist and brain researcher who serves as [...]

>> Transitions : Impossible Dreams and New Beginnings

Sunday, April 5th, 2009

My father was a clipper. Mostly book reviews. He underlined his favorite passages with a colored felt-tip pen, in a neat wavy line that tossed the wordsup off the page.In my senior year of college, just after New Year’s, he sent me a clipping from his diocesan weekly newspaper entitled “Climbing Mountains.” He had photocopied [...]

>> Live Your Dream

Friday, April 3rd, 2009

When we chose the theme for this issue little did we know that we would be profiling one of Austin’s most visible personalities, recently returned from a journey into space. How many of us answered ‘Astronaut’ when asked what we wanted to be when we grew up? Richard Garriott is a man of many and [...]

>> Making the Switch: From Analog to Digital

Tuesday, January 20th, 2009

Q:Tom, what’s up with all these commercials about Digital Television? Will my TV stop working early next year? Do I need to go to my local Nerd Herd and buy a new TV? [...]

>> Watch Your Water

Monday, January 19th, 2009

Discussion of the design of your home’s HVAC system should include controlling the moisture levels appropriate to the climate in which you live. The addition of moisture (humidification) may be required in colder climates during the winter season and removed (dehumidification) during the summer months. Extreme moist warm climates may require additional dehumidification beyond what [...]

>> Changes & New Paths

Sunday, January 11th, 2009

The beginning of a new year inspires most of us to reexamine our lives and look for ways to make improvements. Common resolutions usually involve diet, exercise and quitting bad habits. Your career deserves the same attention. Here are some “healthy” resolutions that you should apply to your career:
1. Get In Shape:
It doesn’t matter if [...]

>> Watch Your Water

Saturday, January 10th, 2009

Discussion of the design of your home’s HVAC system should include controlling the moisture levels appropriate to the climate in which you live. The addition of moisture (humidification) may be requried in colder climates during the winter season and removed (dehumidification) during the summer months. Extreme moist warm climates may require dehumidification beyond what your [...]