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A Day in the Life of Work: No Brakes

For wheelchair racer Cheri Blauwet, every day is an exercise in self-sufficiency, every race a test of faith.READ»

To Sleep, to Dream, to Wake up on Time...

Our intrepid reporter puts Crowne Plaza's aggressive snooze strategy to the test -- and a good night's rest.READ»

Miracle of Birth

Looking for inspired leadership, passionate employees, unsurpassed productivity, and grateful customers? Forget the dispirited corridors of corporate America. Look instead to the bursting-with-life corridors of Parkland Memorial Hospital, a remarkable place that delivers more than 16,000 babies per year -- more babies than any other hospital in the country. That's more babies, in fact, than are born in 10 of America's states. There is still a way for giant organizations to do great work -- whatever "products" they deliver: the Parkland Way.READ»

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The (Life) Science of War

Sun Tzu wrote "The Art of War." Now the threat of smallpox and other forms of bioterrorism has unleashed the next generation of conflict. Welcome to the science of war.READ»

Fresh Start 2002: Roche's New Scientific Method

How does a giant pharmaceutical company reckon with genomics technology? By making a fresh start in how it recruits its scientists, manages projects, and uses computers. Here's how the Roche Group is reinventing how it invents.READ»

If the Gene Fits ...

Future Tense: Personalized Genetic TestingREAD»

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The American Cancer Society's Next Crusade

For nearly 90 years, it has led the war against cancer. Now the Society faces another do-or-die challenge: to identify the next generation of leaders who will continue the battle.READ»

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Rest for the Weary

Four remedies for insominia that are bound to lull you into dreamland.READ»

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Work and Life - Morrie Schwartz

"When you learn how to die, you learn how to live."READ»

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Life/Work - Issue 29

In My Humble Opinion: The more orgasms you have a year, the younger you are.READ»

Enough Is Enough

There is a place in the Arizona desert where high-powered professionals search for ways to redesign their out-of-kilter lives. Dan Baker is their guide. Can he guide you on your search?READ»

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Stress-Free Computing

These cushions make time at the keyboard pleasant and pain-free.READ»

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Make Your Workout Work Out

Master trainer Mark Verstegen takes a crew of overworked twentysomethings from adidas-Salomon and builds them into athletes who are quicker, faster, and stronger. He'll do the same for you.READ»

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Please Do Not Disturb

Sleeping on the job.READ»

Success and Excess

People are reaching the top, using all of their means to get money, power, and glory - and then self-destructing. Perhaps they wanted success in the first place or didn't like what they saw when they finally achieved it.READ»

What Drives You to Success?

Ten reasons people are driven to succeed.READ»

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Success <amp></amp> Excess - Introduction

Why are our generation's smartest, most talented, most successful people flirting with disaster in record numbers? What is destroying the best and the brightest at the very moment when they can have it all?READ»

Are You Burned Out?

There's stress, and then there's STRESS.READ»

Action Item - Gimme A Break!

Products and tips to recharge your energy levels.READ»

You Are Not Sleepy!

Maybe you don't need more sleep, just better sleep.READ»

Action Item - Super Serenity

Since the heavy-handed approach proved counterproductive, Behr got counterintuitive: He slowed down and prescribed for himself a mind-cleansing exercise that helps him to relax and reboot before a big call.READ»

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This Is Brain Surgery

Dr. Ben Carson, one of the world's most celebrated neurosurgeons, performs as many as 500 operations a year - most with life-or-death consequences. Here are his techniques for coping with pressure, planning for problems, and dealing with risk.READ»

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The 16-Minute Workout

A miniworkout that yields mighty results.READ»

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You Need to Lighten Up

The less light the better.READ»

Knock Yourself Out

Get off that aerobics treadmill and discover a back-to-basics workout that packs a wallop.READ»

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