The Personal Side of Success
Work hard. Play hard. Stay fit. That's a mantra for today's executives. Whether it's driving a Porsche 996 GT3, fishing at the Drynachan Lodge in northern Scotland, or eating a great rib eye at Mahogany Prime Steak House in Omaha, a rich, balanced life is a life worth having. But it is one that is increasingly difficult to attain. Rarely have executives faced so many uncertainties in their professional and personal lives. Stress is ubiquitous and often overwhelming. It can threaten performance and undermine health.
BusinessWeek's new Executive Life issue is a guide to restoring some fun and balance to an exec's harried reality. You'll find tips on hiring a trainer to get the body fine-tuned and doing meditation to clear the mind. There are out-of-the-way places to visit, including the very private Fisherman Island, off the coast of Maine, and faraway places to stay, such as the private villas and palaces of Morocco, with their own cooks and housekeepers.
For execs looking to upgrade their own spaces, BusinessWeek offers advice on building a home theater, putting together a private gym, and even remodeling the entire manse. The dog days of summer are upon us, but there's still plenty of time to have fun.
THE EXECUTIVE LIFE -- TRAVEL
Havens
These retreats offer you privacy -- and cater to your every whim
A Casbah Escape
Luxury beckons in Morocco
Rugged Pampering
On a high in Jackson Hole
Island Solitude
An historic Maine Getaway
Bonny Hills
Retreat to Scotland in high style
Online Extra: More Vacation Hideaways
The Critic
Andrew Harper roams incognito to review top destinations
Spas
Facilities are wooing execs with programs that aim for lasting results
Online Extra: Ebert's Big Thumbs-Up for Pritikin
The movie critic has lost 90 pounds in two years, thanks largely to the program. "Pritikin is just common sense," he says
Online Extra: Spas for the Desk Set
There's been a huge rise in executive health spas. Here are some that come highly recommended
THE EXECUTIVE LIFE -- FOOD & SPIRITS
Dining
Delicious finds across the country -- from fried eggs to a lobster feast
Ed Meyer
A restaurant hound finds respect at SoHo's Fiamma
Mellody Hobson
A steak house's side dishes bring a vegetarian to the table
Joe Moglia
A discount broker finds upscale happiness in Omaha
John Bogle
Vanguard's penny-pinching founder loves his local diner
Herb Kelleher
An entrepreneur favors a friend's Mediterranean bistro
Wine
How to find the best values when dining out
Cocktails
Audrey Saunders has revived Bemelmans Bar in New York with classic, quirky drinks
Online Extra: When the Spirits Move You...
...kick back with one of these tasty, top-shelf transfusions of distilled delight. Better yet, sample them all!
THE EXECUTIVE LIFE -- AUTOS
Cars To Love
Wheels that do more than just get you around
Classic Beauties
Collecting vintage cars can be a great ride. Here's how to avoid the potholes
Porsche Crazy
For me, the thrill is in souping up the basic car with go-fast parts
THE EXECUTIVE LIFE -- FASHION
Photo Essay: Style
From workplace to any place: the new Fall look
THE EXECUTIVE LIFE -- FITNESS
Workout
Does it seem impossible to find the time to exercise? Think again
Photo Essay: Do It Now
These exercises require few props and build strength, balance, and flexibility
Online Extra: Workouts -- without the Work
You needn't pump iron for hours to get the benefits of exercise. Find out how to get the most out of your exercise routine -- and enjoy it
Gym
A home workout means no waiting
Trainers
There's a trick to finding the right one. It's like choosing a doctor
Meditation
New research shows that it changes the brain in ways that alleviate stress
THE EXECUTIVE LIFE -- HEALTH
Diets
How to weigh the competing claims of all those weight-loss plans
Online Extra: Low Carbs, High Risks
Says Barbara Moore of Shape Up America!: "You can play metabolic tricks, but...there's a danger involved"
Checkup Checklist
Monitoring becomes more important as the years pile up. What counts is spotting trouble early
Vitamins
You can get most of what you need by eating right. Beyond that, be cautious
Online Extra: Vitamins, from A to Z
Scientist Edward Saltzman has some tips on how to find out if you're getting enough nutrients -- and how to avoid an overdose
PDAs -- Personal Diet Assistants?
The latest Palms have enough memory to help manage your well-being
Menopause
What every woman -- and man -- needs to know
Online Extra: The Best Medical Web Sites (Extended)
THE EXECUTIVE LIFE -- THE HOME
Remodel
How to make the most of a makeover -- and boost your morale, too
Entertainment
A home theater's design principles are the same whatever your budget
THE EXECUTIVE LIFE -- GADGETS
Photo Essay: Hot Stuff
Smart. Stylish. Cool. Ingenious...Maybe even practical. For whatever reason, these are the executive toys and tools that caught our eye this summer. Sure, you can live without them. But go ahead. Splurge a little
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YOUR RETIREMENT
The Many Ages of Retirement
Before you decide when to quit working, check out these rules that could make or break your future finances -- and lifestyle
COVER STORY
The Benefits Trap
Old-line companies have pledged a trillion dollars to retirees. Now they're struggling to compete with new rivals, and many can't pay the bill.
INSIDE INFO
10 Employer Secrets Worth Cracking
From financial health to company culture, here's a look at some of the crucial info any prospective or current employee needs to know
ECONOMIC VIEWPOINT
The Social Security and Medicare Morass
Entitlement reform -- and encouraging more private saving -- are essential
YOUR RETIREMENT
The 401(k)'s Twin Villains
Too many workers have no plan, and many others aren't contributing enough, says Ernst & Young's William Arnone
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