The holiday season is upon us, and for some, this can be a very stressful time of year. 

Every day we strive to maintain a balance between our personal and professional lives. But at no other time of the year is that balance put to the test more than during the end-of-year holidays. 

There is enormous pressure on us to be productive at work and wrap up the year while meeting personal obligations filled with holiday cheer. And on top of that, we are urged to share what’s left of ourselves with holiday charities aimed at making the world a better place.

Take a deep breath. The world is your oyster no matter how chaotic it might seem. 

In this holiday issue, we take a look at how to beef up your game to keep in pace with the demands of the holidays while still having stress-free fun with friends and family. 

Our business cover story, “The Ideas Man,” focuses on a young Austin entrepreneur who made a name for himself despite stiff corporate competition. 

Our medical cover story features an Austin plastic surgeon who believes in old-school patient care when doctors were considered extended family members and even made house calls. 

This issue offers ways to keep your workout and diet in check while enjoying the holidays with national expert fitness coach and competitor Dave Goodin. 

You will also discover some very cool holiday gift ideas and new places to visit for dining and shopping. 

And the Style & Substance section is packed with smart outfit ideas for office parties or hitting the town. 

Enjoy all of the amazing business and medical content, along with the exciting fashion and cover photos shot by Austin photographer Lucas Purvis in this, our November/December 2011 issue.

Jason Hill ›› Co-Publisher